Job summary We are looking for a Solicitor who shares our passion to support staff in the delivery of outstanding healthcare and demonstrates the Trust's values to achieve that aim. We recognise that working inhouse is a niche role and would be keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience who have an interest in working within the NHS. Our inhouse legal team is the largest in the South West and we are excited to share our learning with other Trusts. We pride ourselves on providing the majority of our advice and inquest representation inhouse and for our ability to get the best outcome on claims. This is a 12 month fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave. Please do contact us for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity. Main duties of the job The role of the Solicitor is to support the Healthcare Legal Services Team in the provision of a dedicated in-house legal service, which includes the following core areas: Claims: management of clinical negligence and third party claims, in line with NHSR's schemes. We work closely with clinicians and our Divisions to robustly defend claims, protecting the interests of the Trust. Inquests: support and representation of staff in the Coroner's Court. We work closely with our local Coroners on a large portfolio of inquests. Healthcare advice: including but not limited to consent, capacity, data protection, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act, for both adults and children. We manage High Court Applications inhouse, at a significant cost saving to the Trust. Disclosure requests: assisting the police and local authority on childcare and criminal proceedings, where the Trust may not be a party to proceedings. We have experience of managing complex childcare proceedings inhouse, as the South West regional centre for children. Training: internal and external training on above core areas of work. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-TS-6924-IB Job locations Trust Headquarters Bristol BS1 3NU Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Law degree or equivalent Qualified solicitor or barrister Current practicing certificate Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in at least one of the team's core areas of work Desirable Experience of managing claims Experience of managing inquests Experience of providing healthcare legal advice Ability to supervise junior team members Experience of working inhouse for a large NHS organisation Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders and provide pragmatic advice. Ability to work collaboratively within an in-house legal team working across sites Ability to manage competing priorities in a stressful environment, displaying resilience. Reliable point of contact for clinicians who require support Displays initiative and a keenness to learn Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Law degree or equivalent Qualified solicitor or barrister Current practicing certificate Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in at least one of the team's core areas of work Desirable Experience of managing claims Experience of managing inquests Experience of providing healthcare legal advice Ability to supervise junior team members Experience of working inhouse for a large NHS organisation Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders and provide pragmatic advice. Ability to work collaboratively within an in-house legal team working across sites Ability to manage competing priorities in a stressful environment, displaying resilience. Reliable point of contact for clinicians who require support Displays initiative and a keenness to learn 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Trust Headquarters Bristol BS1 3NU Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)