Job overview

 We are seeking another solicitor to join our motivated and dedicated legal team here at Midlands Partnership University Foundation Trust.   

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer to handle a range of legal healthcare matters including inquests, clinical negligence, and general healthcare law matters at a large and complex NHS Trust. The Trust provides a broad and interesting range of services ranging from psychiatry and mental health support within Prisons nationwide to District Nursing services in the local community. No two days are the same when working in the legal team at Midlands Partnership University Foundation Trust

The post holder will be required to have knowledge of how to run inquest and claims files. Experience of working in-house at an NHS Trust or at a panel solicitors firm would be advantageous along with some knowledge of regulatory matters, the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the law around Court of Protection matters

In return we can offer flexible working with the benefit of remote working where possible, allowing you to strike the perfect work life balance. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Support the Head of Legal Services across the range of duties within the Legal Services Team.
• Support with the management of inquests, preparing witness statements and supporting Trust staff as required when attending as witnesses at inquests or court
• Supervise junior team members.
• Support the Head of Legal Services with the implementation of relevant legislation and lead on designated projects.
• Manage the Legal Services Team ensuring the operational elements of legislation, policy and provision of reports to court are implemented in line with the Trust’s strategy.
• The post holder will provide specialist knowledge on all aspects of legal services.
• Represent the Trust at Court hearings
• Assist with the management of data within the department, ensuring learning arising from the portfolio of legal matters is identified, acted upon and disseminated Trust wide.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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