Healthcare Advisory and Inquest Solicitor

Douglas Scott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Healthcare Inquest Solicitor in Central London. You will handle diverse advisory tasks related to healthcare law and support clients, including the NHS. The role offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with previous Healthcare Inquest experience and excellent organizational skills. Join a market-leading firm with clear progression paths.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.
• Previous Healthcare Inquest experience, including advocacy.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a wide range of advisory work for the NHS.
• Advising clients on inquests and public inquiries.
• Handling patient care issues and clinical governance matters.

Skills

Healthcare Inquest experience

Advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Solicitor qualified in England and Wales

Job description

Healthcare Advisory and Inquest Solicitor

Hong Kong – £60,000 - £80,000

Senior Healthcare Inquest Solicitor – Central London

An award-winning, leading law firm with an international presence is currently looking to expand their Healthcare team in Central London with an additional Healthcare Inquest Solicitor.

This role provides the opportunity for a Healthcare Inquest Solicitor to join one of the fastest growing business groups of this Top Tier law firm. Year on year, the team has grown to over 100 lawyers that are able to provide Healthcare advice and support to the NHS and independent healthcare organisations throughout the nation.

Within this role you will be undertaking a wide range of advisory work for the NHS and other public / private organisations.

You will be regularly advising clients on a wide range of issues including inquest, public inquiries, best interests applications, claims for judicial review, mental health law, patient care issues, and clinical and corporate governance matters.

What work the team deal with :

• Inquests, including advocacy
• Court of Protection, treatment and best interest cases including advocacy
• Advising on public law issues such as public and patient involvement and consultation, governance and constitutional issues, judicial review and human rights;
• Advising on matters of general healthcare law including patient complaints, SUI and Ombudsman investigations, and a variety of other health sector legislation and guidance including mental health;
• Advising on care standards legislation and practice and information governance matters.

What skills / qualifications you must have :

• Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales
• Previous Healthcare Inquest experience, including advocacy
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team – excellent organisation and attention to detail
• COP / Litigation skills would also be desirable

In return, you will be joining a highly regarded, market leading law firm that is able to offer you a market leading salary. Incentives are far beyond salary, you will also benefit from an extensive benefits package and clear progression path enabling you to excel as a Healthcare Advisory and Inquest Solicitor.