Legal Claims Manager

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service organization in Scotland seeks a legal professional to lead a dynamic team within the Legal Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist advice on litigation and manage staff handling claims. Responsibilities include delivering training sessions and offering a comprehensive witness support service. Ideal applicants should possess a relevant legal qualification and experience in claims handling. The role requires a commitment to professional development and compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of professionals.
• Proficient in providing litigation advice.
• Ability to conduct training and awareness sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing specialist legal advice.
• Deliver training across the organization.
• Provide witness support to staff involved in litigation.

Skills

Claims handling

Leadership

Legal advice

Training delivery

Education

Relevant legal qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full‑time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

A unique opportunity has become available in the Legal Team in NHS Tayside due to the retiral of the current postholder. This is a busy, varied and rewarding role and the successful candidate will be a professional who thrives in these conditions.

The Team manages the investigation and progression of all claims in conjunction with NHS National Services Scotland Central Legal Office (Litigation) who act on behalf of NHS Tayside. It is involved in the progression of Fatal Accident Inquiries and provides a professional litigation advice and support service on personal injury and medical negligence claims to Tayside Health Board. The Team Manager is the principle contact and liaison between the Board and the CLO.

The Team also provides a dedicated witness support service to all staff involved in litigation as well as to staff involved in other legal matters, where possible.

The successful candidate will lead a small team of dedicated professionals to deliver a high quality specialist service covering :

• Providing specialist advice on litigation to the Board
• Providing a witness support service to all staff
• Delivering training and awareness sessions across the organisation
• Leading on the Continuing Professional Development of the Legal Team.

The successful candidate will have a relevant legal qualification, experience in claims handling and experience in managing staff.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Hours of work are : 37 Hrs Per week

For informal discussion about this post, please contact Tom Jarosz‑Cromie, Head of Cancer Intelligence and Legal Claims 01382 660111 ext. 33710, tom.jarosz‑[e-mail].

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk / spam folder.

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