Locum NHS Trust Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Locum NHS Trust Solicitor to support the Healthcare Legal Team in Hounslow. This fulltime role requires expertise in healthcare law, including claims management and inquests, with a start date ideally in January for an initial duration of 3 months. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately or discuss their suitability with the contact person for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare law, particularly with issues involving consent, capacity, and data protection.
• Strong ability to manage Clinical Negligence and Third Party Claims.
• Familiarity with the Mental Health Act and inquests.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare legal advice on diverse topics.
• Assist with disclosure requests and claims management.
• Support staff in Coroner's Court during inquests.

Job description

Locum NHS Trust Solicitor

3 months

New year start

£60-65 umbrella

We are currently recruiting to a locum role with an NHS Trust in the south west region. They are seeking a solicitor to support the Healthcare Legal Team to mitigate risk and achieve cost savings in the following core areas:

• Healthcare advice: including consent, capacity, data protection, Mental Health Act and regulatory proceedings, for both adults and children. High Court Applications are managed inhouse.
• Disclosure requests: assisting the police and local authority on childcare and criminal proceedings, where the Trust may not be a party to proceedings.
• Claims: management of Clinical Negligence and Third Party Claims, in line with NHSR's schemes. Work closely with clinicians and the Divisions to robustly defend claims.
• Inquests: support and representation of staff in the Coroner's Court. The Legal team works closely with the local Coroners on a large portfolio of inquests.

This role offers fulltime hours and they'd ideally like someone to start at the beginning of January for an initial period of 3 months.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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