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Job summary

Main area
Corporate
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
18 months (Specific fixed term project)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-7998
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University College London Hospitals
Town
London
Salary
£66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/06/2026 23:59

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Legal Counsel (UCLH and Whittington Health)

NHS AfC: Band 8a

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Job overview

As part of its collaboration agreement, UCLH and Whittington Health (WH) have created an exciting new opportunity for an experienced senior legal professional to assist with can support both UCLH and WH by advising on a wide range of issues, including but not limited to,   research and commercial contracts, , data protection, property, court of protection, employment and litigation

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities and duties will be:
•    Support the broader legal function at UCLH and WH including but not limited to, employment matters, estates, court of protection work and commercial contracts; 
•    Support the continued development of the legal services team at both trusts, including the development of new business practices and drafting templates and SOPs;
•    Work with third-party legal suppliers to ensure best value for money advice and managing budgets for external legal counsel where appropriate.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. 

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: 

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 

  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals 

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building 

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 

  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street 

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. 

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.  

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*  

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.  

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.   

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? 

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Law degree or equivalent
  • Qualified Solicitor
  • Continuous professional development

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Background in the health, research or pharmaceutical sector

Skills/abilities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills including attention to detail and ability to communicate complex principles to wide-ranging audience within and outside the Trust (including speaking with patients)
  • Good report drafting skills for senior level internal and external audiences

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Always put patients first
  • Customer service focus
  • Willing and able to take personal responsibility
  • Passion for excellence and achieving high standards
  • Takes pride in individual and team work

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jamie Henderson
Job title
General Counsel
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jamie Henderson, general counsel, on [email protected]

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