Job summary
- Main area
- Governance
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Part time, 30 hours per week
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 373-CSS1066
- Employer
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Redesmere
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Claims and Inquest Manager
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The post-holder will support the relevant Executive Directors in providing an effective and efficient legal/ inquest service for the Trust. They will manage the operational management of clinical negligence, employer, property and public liability claims, inquests, and any associated work. They are responsible for the coordination of all inquest / legal activities.
Part time - 30 hours per week
Main duties of the job
The Manager will function as a resource for Trust staff and maintain close liaison with the coroner’s office to facilitate the inquest process.
They will update and maintain accurate data to facilitate reporting.
The post holder will contribute to the Trust’s clinical and corporate governance processes.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Law or equivalent experience working in the NHS or legal services
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Essential IT skills (ECDL) or equivalent (DATIX)
- Information Governance knowledge – redacting information / Confidentiality / Disclosure of records
Desirable criteria
- Master’s Degree
- Relevant specialist postgraduate legal qualification e.g. Legal Practice Course
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of legal issues relating to healthcare
- Knowledge of clinical negligence, personal injury and healthcare law
- Knowledge of coronial law, including the inquest process and requirements of the coroner
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of preparation and drafting of formal and complex documents
- Statistical analysis and presentation of complex information.
- Previous line management experience
- Experience of preparing papers for Board level assurance
Desirable criteria
- Experience of complex case management and interpreting legislation into practical application
- Experience of managing complex claims in relation to NHS Trusts such as data breaches, clinical negligence claims
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Brown
- Job title
- Head of Patient Safety Incidents
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07425 527 507
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