self-employed Associate

Bush & Co.; Ambleside; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading expert witness organization in Ambleside is seeking experienced Clinical Professionals to join their panel. This role allows you to apply your clinical expertise in legal cases regarding alleged negligence, ensuring justice for clients. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in their clinical field and excellent communication skills. You will also enjoy competitive rates, flexible hours, and expert support during your transition to this rewarding role.

Benefits

Competitive rates

True flexibility in workload

Expert support and training

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills across verbal and written formats.
• Commitment to maintaining up-to-date clinical expertise.
• Full driving licence or means for efficient travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert opinions in legal cases involving clinical negligence.
• Draft well-structured, evidence-based reports.
• Work with solicitors to assess individual circumstances.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Clinical expertise

Education

Minimum 10 years’ post-registration experience

Job description

About Bush & Co

Are you an experienced Clinical Professional looking for a new challenge – one that allows you to apply your specialist knowledge in a different, thought‑provoking way, without stepping away from your field? Expert witness work offers the opportunity to extend your skill set and contribute to the legal resolution of healthcare‑related cases.

As an established leader within the Medico‑Legal Industry, we are currently looking to grow our UK‑wide network of expert witnesses with the following expertise:

• Paediatric nursing
• Occupational therapy (Both Adult and Paediatric)
• In‑Patient nursing
• Urology / Uro‑gynae nursing
• Gynaecology nursing
• Colorectal and stoma nursing
• Gastroenterology nursing
• Intensive Care Unit Critical Care nursing
• Oncology nursing
• Palliative care

What is an Expert Witness?

As a self‑employed associate on our expert witness panel, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a new context, working alongside some of the UK’s leading solicitors and insurers. You will work with both claimant and defendant solicitors on cases involving clients who have sustained serious injury as a result of alleged clinical negligence or personal injury, either to:

• Provide expert opinion on whether there has been a breach of duty, and where appropriate, whether that breach may have caused or contributed to the injury.
• Assess ‘quantum’ by considering the individual’s pre‑injury circumstances, the impact of the injury on daily life, and their future needs.

What makes Bush & Co the right fit for your Expert Witness journey?

We’re committed to supporting our expert witnesses every step of the way. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Competitive rates and strong earning potential
• True flexibility – as a self‑employed associate, you choose how much work you take on and when. For quantum experts you can also define how far you’re willing to travel.
• Expert support as you transition into this role
  • Access to bespoke training, support and ongoing professional development (CPR35 requirements, report writing, court skills, legal updates)
  • Regular customer and other networking opportunities across the UK to boost your profile and develop your expert witness knowledge and skills
• Marketing without the hassle
  • We make sure you’re visible across the industry – through targeted marketing, an online expert directory, and professional CV support. If you’re also involved in teaching or speaking as part of your expert witness role, we’ll help promote that too.
• Finance made simple – our finance team ensures your invoicing and payments are managed efficiently and promptly, so you focus on your work – not your paperwork.
• Governance you can rely on – we offer clear, practical guidance to help you meet your responsibilities as an expert witness and a self‑employed professional.
• Quality assurance that supports – our experienced QA team reviews every report for consistency, legal protocol, and presentation, ensuring quality without ever compromising your independent opinion.
• Administrative support you can depend on – from fielding your instructions, existing case correspondence and managing trial diaries, to formatting reports and coordinating your capacity, our admin team ensures you’re always organised and supported.

Additional Clinical Expertise

• Physiotherapists and speech and language therapists – ideally have experience in rehabilitation and / or community‑based therapy provision, with a sound understanding of how injuries impact day‑to‑day function and longer‑term independence.
• Care experts (nurses) – should have experience in assessing care needs and an understanding of the practical challenges in delivering care, whether through agencies or directly employed staff. Familiarity with the implementation and management of complex care packages and integration of case management is particularly valuable.
• Occupational therapists – should bring experience in functional assessment and rehabilitation, with a focus on identifying and addressing daily living needs. Knowledge of aids, equipment, home adaptations, and an understanding of care planning or case management is particularly valuable.

Professional Expectations for Liability Experts

• Analyse and interpret clinical records and documentation with attention to detail.
• Assimilate complex information, identify relevant evidence, and apply clinical reasoning to determine whether care met accepted and reasonable standards.
• Reference and apply relevant professional guidelines and protocols to case‑specific scenarios.
• Understand and apply legal concepts such as breach of duty and causation – access to full training on legal principles is provided.
• Draft clear, well‑structured, and evidence‑based reports, with guidance from our experienced teams.
• Work to agreed deadlines, while maintaining the accuracy and objectivity required of an independent expert.

Requirements

To work with us as an expert witness, you will need a minimum of 10 years’ post‑registration experience in your clinical field, ensuring a strong foundation of expertise to draw upon in your expert witness work. You will also need to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills across verbal, written, and electronic formats.
• A commitment to maintaining up‑to‑date clinical expertise and engaging in continuing professional development for the foreseeable future and through to the conclusion of any instructed cases.
• Excellent spoken English and a high standard of written English, with strong attention to detail.
• A full driving licence or the ability to travel efficiently via public transport (for quantum experts).
• Access to a reliable PC or laptop, as well as a telephone, to support remote working and case management.

Visit https://uk.talent.com/view?id=7430c53da5ae to apply.