Job summary The Legal Services Manager role is a unique opportunity to work within the Quality Team at Harrogate District and Foundation Trust, leading up Legal Services. The post would be part of a busy but dynamic team that encompasses all elements of quality. Main duties of the job Act as the main liaison between the HM coroner's offices and the Trust to coordinate the gathering/reviewing of statements, medical records and any other relevant evidence for the purpose of inquest hearings within tight timescales Represent the Trust at inquest hearings and be the Trust representative at mediation, RTM's, conferences with counsel, case management meetings and Trials. To lead and manage a mixed caseload of claims, inquests and legal advice for the Trust Provide a high quality, prompt legal advice service, with the support of the Head of Quality and Legal. Giving ad-hoc legal advice to members of staff on a wide variety of topics, linking in with Trust panel solicitors for specialised advice as required. This is a role where a great deal of autonomous working is required with minimal supervision. There will also be a requirement to work as part of the wider Quality team, to ensure the objectives of the Quality team are achieved. The post-holder will have an understanding of the service requirements and be able to work to tight timescales within an environment of conflicting workload demands. Collate data and information relating to claims and inquests to provide reports to relevant meetings About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-CORP-1982C Job locations Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Laura Brooker on laurabrookernhs.net or Mel Jackson on melanie.jackson13nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Laura Brooker on laurabrookernhs.net or Mel Jackson on melanie.jackson13nhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEducated to degree level in law or equivalent Desirable oPostgraduate qualification in legal practice oQualified solicitor Experience Essential oExperience working within litigation/inquests in the NHS oExperience in the preparation of reports, managing and analysing complex data oExperience of policy development and implementation Desirable oExperience working within an NHS legal service oExperience of leading a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEducated to degree level in law or equivalent Desirable oPostgraduate qualification in legal practice oQualified solicitor Experience Essential oExperience working within litigation/inquests in the NHS oExperience in the preparation of reports, managing and analysing complex data oExperience of policy development and implementation Desirable oExperience working within an NHS legal service oExperience of leading a team Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)