Litigation and Claims Support Specialist (Hybrid)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Litigation Support Officer for a fixed-term position. The role involves managing legal claims, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing essential support on sensitive legal matters. Candidates should ideally have a degree or equivalent experience in business administration or legal, with excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information. This is a full-time position offering a chance to make a significant impact within NHS Scotland.

Qualifications

• Effective collaboration with legal professionals.
• Ability to manage legal claims for NHS Lothian.
• Understand and contribute to healthcare practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate information requests for claims.
• Liaise with staff to gather statements and evidence.
• Collate and submit necessary evidence for legal processes.
• Provide advice on litigation claims and First Accident Inquiries.
• Maintain systems for case tracking and reporting.
• Support learning from legal outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Proven ability to assess complex documents

Discretion in handling sensitive information

Higher-level administrative experience

Strong teamworking skills

Confidence working independently

Legal knowledge in a healthcare setting

Education

Educated to Degree level or equivalent in business administration or legal

Job description

A health service provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Litigation Support Officer for a fixed-term position. The role involves managing legal claims, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing essential support on sensitive legal matters. Candidates should ideally have a degree or equivalent experience in business administration or legal, with excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information. This is a full-time position offering a chance to make a significant impact within NHS Scotland.