Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking experienced

Specialist or Advanced Practice Nurses (ANPs, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultants)

to join our medico-legal team. This role is ideal for nurses with clinical expertise in a specialty area (oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, or similar) who are interested in contributing to high-quality medico-legal reports and expert witness work.

As part of our team, you will produce structured, evidence-based medico-legal reports for a range of cases including road traffic accidents (RTA), workplace injuries, and clinical negligence claims. You may also be called upon to provide expert testimony in court.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare comprehensive, specialist medico-legal reports based on clinical assessment and medical records. Provide expert clinical opinion, including prognosis, causation, and treatment implications, within your field of specialty. Review and interpret medical records and investigation results to produce clear, structured reports suitable for legal proceedings. Attend court or hearings as an expert witness when required, providing clear, professional testimony. Ensure all reports comply with medico-legal standards, including CPR 35 requirements where applicable. Work independently while adhering to agency protocols and deadlines. Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times.

Person Specification / Requirements

Registered Nurse (NMC) with current registration. Recognised specialist or advanced practice qualification (ANP, CNS, Nurse Consultant, or equivalent). Significant clinical experience in a relevant specialty (e.g., oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics). Experience in medico-legal report writing and/or expert witness work is highly desirable. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage own caseload. Medico-legal training (or willingness to undertake) highly desirable. Professional indemnity coverage for medico-legal work.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly/daily rates, reflective of specialist experience. Flexible, remote working arrangements. Support and training for medico-legal report writing. Exposure to a variety of interesting medico-legal cases across multiple specialties. Opportunity to contribute to high-quality reports that support legal outcomes and patient care.
Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 30.00-140.00 per hour

Benefits:

Referral programme Work from home
Experience:

Medico-Legal: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person