Legal Department Officer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Coventry is seeking a professional responsible for managing clinical negligence claims and supporting legal processes. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including the coroner's office, while applying your persuasive and empathetic skills. This role requires effective communication and the ability to handle complex medical information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of coroner's inquests, liaising with the coroner's office.
• Obtain and analyze medical records.
• Identify witnesses and obtain statements and reports.

Job description

Overview

Responsible for managing a caseload of clinical negligence claims, inquests, employer liability and public liability claims, along with assisting in Court of Protection, Family Court and Mental Health Tribunal applications. To otherwise assist in all aspects of the Legal Services Department's work.

Responsibilities

• To manage the administration of coroner's inquests, including setting up files, liaising with the coroner's office, and ensuring requests for statements and other information are provided within the expected time period. The post requires the ability to format, gather and understand complex medical information and assist in drafting statements to be used in court proceedings. It requires an ability to be persuasive and empathetic with all staff groups.
• Obtaining and analysing the medical records.
• Identifying the relevant witnesses and obtaining statements/reports and all other information relevant to the death, including incident investigation reports and Datix documentation.
• Arranging pre-inquest meetings.
• Attend inquests where necessary to ensure that the Trust has effective communication between the Coroner's office and the senior clinical team.
• Supporting the Head of Legal Services and Legal Department Manager in all matters pertaining to inquests as requested.