Senior Healthcare Law & Inquest Lead

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching hospital is seeking a skilled Solicitor with significant experience in healthcare law to manage claims and inquests, representing the Trust at hearings. The ideal candidate will train junior staff while providing high-quality legal advice on healthcare matters, ensuring compliance with national legal standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity for meaningful work in a dynamic and supportive legal environment within one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in healthcare law matters.
• Ability to manage claims and inquests effectively.
• Competence in handling Court of Protection matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and represent the Trust at inquests and claims.
• Oversee and train junior healthcare legal staff.
• Provide professional legal advice on healthcare regulatory matters.

Skills

Healthcare law experience

Court representation

Inquest management

Legal advice provision

Training and supervision

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Post-graduate diploma in healthcare law

Job description

A leading NHS teaching hospital is seeking a skilled Solicitor with significant experience in healthcare law to manage claims and inquests, representing the Trust at hearings. The ideal candidate will train junior staff while providing high-quality legal advice on healthcare matters, ensuring compliance with national legal standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity for meaningful work in a dynamic and supportive legal environment within one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals.