Job Description

Closing Date:

29.08.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:

commencing 30.08.25



Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 16.09.25



Responsible for managing a portfolio of inquests in line with current guidelines/policies and procedures and liaising with HM Coroners officers from the point of request to inquest conclusion. Accountable for managing a portfolio of claims in line with current guidelines/policies and procedures and liaising with Claimant's solicitors, NHS Resolution and Trust solicitors.



This will include the disclosure of statements and information for inquest and claims; identifying all relevant records pertaining to the case; assigning work to and requesting evidential reports/statements from all appropriate Clinicians ensuring that these are provided within the deadlines to prevent any unnecessary delays to the process.



The post holder will manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims, inquests, employers' liability and public liability claims. They will also have responsibility for handling some general advice legal matters on an ad hoc basis.



The post holder will assist the Head of Legal Services to deliver expert legal advice on complex, contentious, and sensitive clinical issues. This includes advising services on regulatory and statutory compliance, offering general legal advice to protect the Trust's interests and minimise litigation risks, and safeguarding the Trust from unlawful conduct, negligence, professional misconduct, or reputational damage.



Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:



We value people



We are one team



We care



We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.



The post holder will manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims, inquests, employers' liability and public liability claims. They will also have responsibility for handling some general advice legal matters on an ad hoc basis.



The post holder will assist the Head of Legal Services to deliver expert legal advice on complex, contentious, and sensitive clinical issues. This includes advising services on regulatory and statutory compliance, offering general legal advice to protect the Trust's interests and minimise litigation risks, and safeguarding the Trust from unlawful conduct, negligence, professional misconduct, or reputational damage.