Legal Claims Officer

Legal Claims Officer Dundee, Scotland

NHS Scotland
Full Time Dundee, Scotland 30229 - 37664 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Would you like to work in an interesting, busy and expanding Legal Team within the NHS?


Are you a logical thinker with an enquiring mind? Are you a completer-finisher?


We are looking for a Legal Claims Officer with experience in the area of medical negligence and/ or personal injury law to join us in meeting growing demand. As part of the Business Unit, the Legal Team is involved in processing medical negligence legal claims, personal injury legal claims and Fatal Accident Inquiries as well as supporting Public Inquiries. The team works closely with NHS staff and also with solicitors at the NHS Central Legal Office (CLO) who act on behalf of NHS Tayside.


The Legal Claims Officer is a key role within the Legal Team. Working alongside the Legal Team Manager, you will be primarily responsible for identifying and undertaking a diverse range of in-house investigations and enquiries concerning legal claims. You will also be expected to support the Legal Team Manager in a range of activities involving the team.


Educated to degree level or with the relevant specialist paralegal qualification, you must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail. A professional manner and strong interpersonal skills are vital with the ability to build and maintain good relationships with individuals at all levels.


You will, as is often required when working within a small team, have a very flexible approach.


You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.


Informal enquiries to:

Tom Jarosz-Cromie, Head of Patient Experience, on Tel: 01382 660111 ext. 33710 or email: [email protected]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Legal Claims Officer
NHS Scotland

www.nhsnss.org
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ian Crichton
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1978
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