Job overview

**Internal HDFT Applicants Only**

An opportunity has arisen for an internal HDFT staff member to take up the role of Legal Services Coordinator on a temporary basis for 6 months. This role can be a secondment or a fixed term contract, however applicants must have their line manager's approval before applying, if interested in a secondment.

The Legal Services Coordinator role is a unique opportunity to work within the Quality Team at Harrogate District and Foundation Trust, Legal Services Team.  The post would be part of a busy but dynamic team that encompasses all elements of quality.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the main liaison between the HM coroner’s offices and the Trust to coordinate the gathering/reviewing of statements, medical records and any other relevant evidence for the purpose of inquest hearings within tight timescales
• To manage a mixed caseload of claims, inquests and legal advice for the Trust
• This is a role where a great deal of autonomous working is required with minimal supervision. There will also be a requirement to work as part of the wider Quality team, to ensure the objectives of the Quality team are achieved.
• The post-holder will have an understanding of the service requirements and be able to work to tight timescales within an environment of conflicting workload demands.
• Collate data and information relating to claims and inquests to provide reports to relevant meetings

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.