Job summary Legal & Risk Services is a division of the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership which provides a comprehensive legal advisory service to the NHS in Wales. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join our Complex Patient Team with a particular focus on Court of Protection work. We advise and represent the whole of the NHS in Wales. Significant experience in Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Health Act, Court of Protection and deprivation of liberty of children is essential. The types of cases we typically advise on include: Consent and capacity for adults and children Use of restraint Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (soon to transition to the Liberty Protection Safeguards) Mental Heath End of life decision making Inquests that have issues of Mental Health or Mental Capacity. The Team are experts in their field who are regularly instructed in novel and high profile cases. We work closely with our clients' Mental Health, Learning Disability, Paediatric, Nursing, and Intensive Care teams. The work of Legal & Risk has been recognised in the awards we have won. We aim to push boundaries and continue to develop ways to support the important work of the NHS. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for screening and risk assessing new enquiries; liaising with clients and witnesses to investigate and prepare cases; taking witness statements and supporting witnesses through the court process; attending and undertaking advocacy at hearings at court; providing written advice to clients. This will include reviewing medical records/reports, drafting letters to obtain evidence and leading in the preparation of client advice, witness statements, court bundles, and instructions to counsel. You will be responsible for supervision and development of junior lawyers and paralegals. You will play a key strategic role in helping to develop the team and build close client relationships. The ideal candidate for this position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values. There will be a need for empathy and sensitivity due to the very personal nature of the cases we deal with. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 043-AC034-0325 Job locations Companies House Crown Way Cardiff CF14 3UB Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent) Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights. oQualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales oCILEx Litigator and Advocate (Civil) oQualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales Desirable Relevant Higher Degree (eg Medical Law) NHS Background Structure of the NHS Experience in clinical negligence claims. Higher Advocacy qualification Mediation Qualification/Training Experience Essential Experience in the relevant field/fields of Law i.e. Medical Law encompassing Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act; Human Rights (in particular Deprivation of Liberty); Court of Protection Rules; Coroner's Inquests. Experience of Advocacy in Court of Protection and Coroner's Court. Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff. Desirable Advocacy at Mental Health Tribunals. Mediation Skills and Attributes Essential IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English. Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work Ability to prioritise and organise own work Ability to recognise own capabilities Evidence of excellent client care skills. Desirable Ability and enthusiasm to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members of the team. Ability and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHS. Values Essential Demonstrate how your personal qualities match our NWSSP core values: oListening and learning oWorking together oTaking responsibility oInnovating Other Essential Willing to undertake further professional development Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations. Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent) Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights. oQualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales oCILEx Litigator and Advocate (Civil) oQualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales Desirable Relevant Higher Degree (eg Medical Law) NHS Background Structure of the NHS Experience in clinical negligence claims. Higher Advocacy qualification Mediation Qualification/Training Experience Essential Experience in the relevant field/fields of Law i.e. Medical Law encompassing Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act; Human Rights (in particular Deprivation of Liberty); Court of Protection Rules; Coroner's Inquests. Experience of Advocacy in Court of Protection and Coroner's Court. Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff. Desirable Advocacy at Mental Health Tribunals. Mediation Skills and Attributes Essential IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English. Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work Ability to prioritise and organise own work Ability to recognise own capabilities Evidence of excellent client care skills. Desirable Ability and enthusiasm to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members of the team. Ability and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHS. Values Essential Demonstrate how your personal qualities match our NWSSP core values: oListening and learning oWorking together oTaking responsibility oInnovating Other Essential Willing to undertake further professional development Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations. Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh. 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 NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Address Companies House Crown Way Cardiff CF14 3UB Employer's website https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)