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University College London Hospitals; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals seeks a Claims and Inquests Coordinator to support their legal team. The role involves managing claims related to clinical negligence and producing reports for Board review, requiring legal knowledge and strong organizational skills. This office-based position offers valuable experience in claims management within a healthcare context.

Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical practices essential.
• Currently studying towards a relevant qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical negligence, employer liability, and public liability claims.
• Produce detailed reports related to claims and inquests.
• Handle complex queries from courts, solicitors, and clinicians.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or equivalent

Legal or claims management qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Claims and Inquests Coordinator to join our legal services team at University College London Hospitals. The successful candidate will support a busy department managing clinical negligence, employer liability, and public liability claims where UCLH is a potential defendant, as well as handling inquests for UCLH patients.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent, preferably with a legal or claims management qualification or currently studying towards one, and possess an understanding of clinical practices. Strong teamwork, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to solve problems independently, are essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in claims management and legal processes related to healthcare. The successful candidate will support the team in managing claims and reporting, contributing to high-level reports for Board review.

Please note that this vacancy is advertised in accordance with the NHS pay rate effective from autumn 2024. If employment commences before the new pay scales are implemented, pay will be under the 23/24 scales with backpay adjusted accordingly. More information can be found at the NHS pay scales website.

Main Duties

The role involves handling a variety of claims and producing detailed reports related to claims and inquests at the Board level. Candidates should possess substantial knowledge and experience in claims and inquests processing, with confidence in dealing with complex queries from courts, solicitors, and clinicians.

This position is office-based and offers a valuable opportunity for those with a legal interest to gain further experience in the management of claims and inquests.

About Our Organization

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population with a range of acute and specialist services. Our vision is to deliver exceptional patient care, education, and research.

We operate across eight sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others, providing services in areas such as women’s health, cancer, infection, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral health. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net-zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and by 2040 for indirect emissions.