Job Description

To deputise for the Head of Legal Services in all matters, including line management, leadership and support.
To provide professional in-house legal advice and services across a range of matters, but in particular in relation to medico-legal issues and inquests.
Undertake factual investigations of clinical negligence, public and employer liability claims against the Trust in accordance with Trust policies and the requirements of NHS Resolution.
To liaise with H M Coroner as required, providing appropriate legal representation of the Trust and its staff in the Coroner's Court.
To contribute to the Trust's Risk Management and Clinical Governance processes
To provide relevant training for Trust staff.
To establish effective working relationships with senior managers and staff across the Trust, and with external organisations such as NHS Resolution, HM Coroner, external legal advisors and other legal firms.
Main duties of the job
Relevant post-qualification experience as a Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive/equivalent experience
Experience of working within a legal team
Experience of handling inquests in the Coroner's Court
Experience of managing clinical negligence claims
Advocacy experience in a variety of settings
Teaching/training experience
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
245-ADM7GOV-10-25
Job locations
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Darnton Road
Ashton under Lyne
OL6 9RW
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description
Job responsibilities
1 The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• oRelevant post-qualification as a Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive/or relevant experience

Essential
Essential

• oExperience of working within a legal team

Essential
Essential

• oExperience of handling inquests in the Coroner's Court

Essential
Essential

• oExperience of managing clinical negligence claims

Desirable
Desirable

• oSpecific experience in healthcare law and providing advice to clinicians.

Desirable
Desirable

• oPrevious experience working within the NHS

Desirable
Desirable

• oSolicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with current practising certificate

Desirable
Desirable

• oClinical qualification

Desirable
Desirable

• oRisk management/root cause analysis training

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• oRelevant post-qualification as a Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive/or relevant experience

Essential
Essential

• oExperience of working within a legal team

Essential
Essential

• oExperience of handling inquests in the Coroner's Court

Essential
Essential

• oExperience of managing clinical negligence claims

Desirable
Desirable

• oSpecific experience in healthcare law and providing advice to clinicians.

Desirable
Desirable

• oPrevious experience working within the NHS

Desirable
Desirable

• oSolicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with current practising certificate

Desirable
Desirable

• oClinical qualification

Desirable
Desirable

• oRisk management/root cause analysis training

Skills Required