Nurse Analyst - Medical Law Services (MLS)

Fletchers Solicitors; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a Nurse Analyst for their Medical Law Services in a hybrid role across England. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in NHS practice, with skills in analyzing medical records and an understanding of legal procedures. This role allows for hybrid working, providing flexibility between home and office environments, and offers a competitive salary package of £35,000 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in NHS practice.
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and relevant documentation.
• Prepare Opinion of Merit and chronology.
• Conduct research on medico-legal elements of cases.

Skills

Post-qualification experience in NHS practice

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Basic understanding of medical records

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Overview

Nurse Analyst - Medical Law Services (MLS)

Salary: £35,000pa

Location: Hybrid across England (Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Leeds, Southport) with offices and flexible working practices

Hours: 35hrs per week (Hybrid – 2 days in the office per week, negotiable if needed)

Medical Law Service have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing MLS Nurse Team.

Nurse Analyst – Hybrid Working | Supportive Culture | Excellent Benefits | Make a real impact beyond the bedside.

Are you an experienced nurse looking to apply your clinical expertise in a dynamic and rewarding legal setting? Medical Law Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Analyst to join our specialist team.

Purpose of Role

To provide an assessment on the merits of a potential case depending on the initial information provided, advising on which medical records and additional documents are required to further determine the case prospects. To complete a detailed review of the records, pagination and chronology and give opinion on the merits of the case if requested as part of the product.

This is a hybrid working position, giving you the flexibility to balance remote work with time in our collaborative, friendly office environment. We pride ourselves on our positive workplace culture, commitment to staff wellbeing, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your personal and professional development.

Main Responsibilities

• Reviewing medical records and any other documentation relevant to the case
• Sorting and categorisation of medical records
• Preparation of Opinion of Merit (OOM) and chronology to assist the legal team with furthering their investigations and assessment of prospects with a good knowledge surrounding breach of duty and causation
• Preparing both light/selective focussed, date ranged, full and updated paginations in paperless format, utilising suitable IT programmes, including working with evolving AI tools
• Undertaking necessary research in order to understand the medico-legal elements of the case, including any relevant professional guidelines
• Good understanding of GDPR to enable identification of such issues within the medical records
• Experience led progression towards competing Risk Assessment 1s

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in NHS practice / clinical setting as a registered nurse
• Basic understanding of medical records
• Be able to prepare work to a high level of accuracy
• Ability to learn and adapt to new working environments
• Be able to demonstrate analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to disseminate information with positivity, attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work within a team both remotely and in person
• Be highly motivated, organised, and proactive
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards
• Working knowledge of Audits and interpreting the findings to improve/maintain practice

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Familiarity of Microsoft and other software tools for example Adobe

Application Details

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Medical Law Services- MLS

Our Medical Law Services (MLS) teams are at the forefront of delivering trusted, expert support to the personal injury and clinical negligence sector. We are committed to building lasting partnerships that help our clients navigate complex processes with confidence and ease.

We strive to redefine industry standards, leveraging our expertise, integrity, and innovation to support and deliver real value to our clients by providing a service that drives financial and operational success.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance.

We also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles.

We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.

Medical Law Services is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. We understand and celebrate that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

• Location: Manchester/Liverpool/Bolton/Leeds/Southport/Hybrid
• Salary: £35,000pa
• Department: MLS
• Closing Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026