Job summary NHS Sussex ICB ambition is to create an inclusive working environment which reflects our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity for all groups. We are particularly under-represented in staff from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled communities and actively encourage and welcome applications from these communities. Furthermore, we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us confidentially during the application process so that we can statistically monitor how fair and equitable our recruitment process is and how well we are reaching applicants from diverse communities and identify where we need to improve. This information is removed before shortlisting. The Legal Services Team at NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has a new and exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join its team in a key role to support the delivery of in-house case management of the community DOL applications and also assisting with some of the most complex cases. If you are looking for a role that is unique, wide-ranging, keeps you motivated and offers potential for development of your legal knowledge within the NHS, then NHS Sussexs Legal Services team would be an ideal team for you. Main duties of the job Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Applications Play a key role in the processing of DOLS applications, ensuring statutory timescales are met and are line with DOLS Code of Practice. Communicate with providers, assessors and members of the public. This role will suit someone who is a strong team player and who wants to provide an excellent service for NHS Sussexs service users. About us NHS Sussex ICB are committed to enabling team members to work in an agile and flexible way. We adopt a flexible first approach to working patterns. We empower our people to work where, when, and how they choose with minimum constraints to support their wellbeing to sustain good work life balance and to optimise performance and delivery. We celebrate diversity and promote equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Agile working is not just related to working from different locations or at different times. It is about effectively utilising technology to improve work practices and to work differently to increase our overall effectiveness to improve health outcomes for our population. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team at scw.peopleresourcenhs.net to ensure that measures can be put in place to support you. NHS Sussex has committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2045. As a member of staff you will be encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working that will help us achieve that goal. Working for us - Sussex Health and Care (ics.nhs.uk) Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9146-ICB-6570TG-A Job locations Sackville House Brooks Close Lewes East Sussex BN72FZ Job description Job responsibilities The Team delivers expert in-house legal services across Claims, Inquests, Mental Capacity Law and Mental Health Law as well as wide-ranging Healthcare Law. The Team has already undergone considerable change and development. This new role will be a key part of the transformation of legal services to ensure the in-house legal service provision is of the highest standard Play a key role in the processing of DOLS applications, ensuring statutory timescales are met and are line with DOLS Code of Practice. Knowledge of UK court procedures and the ability to draft court documents Communicate with providers, assessors and members of the public. This role will suit someone who is a strong team player and who wants to provide an excellent service for NHS Sussexs service users. Admin support across the Integrated Legal Team. Acting professionally at all times on behalf of the Integrated Legal Team. Respond to internal and external enquiries, either written, email, face to face or telephone using empathy and judgement and taking appropriate action including giving (or withholding) potentially complex and sensitive data as appropriate. Maintaining confidentiality at all times and making file notes for legal purposes. Work confidently with a variety of information management systems and computer software packages. Send and receive sensitive information within and outside the Trust securely and without delay, using relevant protection and encryption systems. To assist the Integrated Legal Team with a wide range of legal enquiries and reports, prioritising and escalating to the Claims and Legal Services Manager, as appropriate. To provide cover and support across the Integrated Legal Team. Support improvements and initiatives within the Integrated Legal Team. Work within the procedural guidelines. Ensure deadlines are met and take appropriate action to make sure that work is completed to given timescales. Job description Job responsibilities The Team delivers expert in-house legal services across Claims, Inquests, Mental Capacity Law and Mental Health Law as well as wide-ranging Healthcare Law. The Team has already undergone considerable change and development. This new role will be a key part of the transformation of legal services to ensure the in-house legal service provision is of the highest standard Play a key role in the processing of DOLS applications, ensuring statutory timescales are met and are line with DOLS Code of Practice. Knowledge of UK court procedures and the ability to draft court documents Communicate with providers, assessors and members of the public. This role will suit someone who is a strong team player and who wants to provide an excellent service for NHS Sussexs service users. Admin support across the Integrated Legal Team. Acting professionally at all times on behalf of the Integrated Legal Team. Respond to internal and external enquiries, either written, email, face to face or telephone using empathy and judgement and taking appropriate action including giving (or withholding) potentially complex and sensitive data as appropriate. Maintaining confidentiality at all times and making file notes for legal purposes. Work confidently with a variety of information management systems and computer software packages. Send and receive sensitive information within and outside the Trust securely and without delay, using relevant protection and encryption systems. To assist the Integrated Legal Team with a wide range of legal enquiries and reports, prioritising and escalating to the Claims and Legal Services Manager, as appropriate. To provide cover and support across the Integrated Legal Team. Support improvements and initiatives within the Integrated Legal Team. Work within the procedural guidelines. Ensure deadlines are met and take appropriate action to make sure that work is completed to given timescales. Person Specification Other Essential An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Commitment to continuing professional development. Professional calm and efficient manner. Effective organiser. Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an understanding of equal opportunities. Skills and Knowledge Essential Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate. Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be several courses of action. Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject plus further training to post graduate diploma or equivalent level of experience working at a similar level in specialist area. Experience Essential Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services. Experience in communications and stakeholder management. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Person Specification Other Essential An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Commitment to continuing professional development. Professional calm and efficient manner. Effective organiser. Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an understanding of equal opportunities. Skills and Knowledge Essential Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate. Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be several courses of action. Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject plus further training to post graduate diploma or equivalent level of experience working at a similar level in specialist area. Experience Essential Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services. Experience in communications and stakeholder management. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Employer details Employer name NHS Sussex ICB Address Sackville House Brooks Close Lewes East Sussex BN72FZ Employer's website https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)