Deputy Legal Services Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal Services Team at Swansea Bay University Health Board for two Deputy Legal Services Managers, each offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover service needs. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and patient-focused individuals to join our team and manage a complex caseload of clinical negligence claims and inquests. Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details., The primary purpose of the Deputy Legal Services Manager role is to support the Legal Services Manager in ensuring that the Health Board complies with all relevant legislation and procedures, including:

• The Civil Procedure Rules 1998
• The National Health (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011
• The Coroners and Justice Act 2009
The post holder will play a key role in identifying learning opportunities across the organisation. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a complex, high-value caseload of clinical negligence claims, alongside an active inquest caseload. The role also includes undertaking a range of managerial duties to support the smooth and efficient running of the service. Additionally, the post holder will provide line management to a small number of staff within the Legal Services Team., You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description, You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; we welcome applications from both Welsh and English speakers.,
• oLaw degree (or equivalent) oManagement qualification (ILM, NVQ etc.) or demonstrable experience of managing a team. oSignificant experience in concerns claims law or related subjects oSpecialist knowledge of relevant procedures and guidelines including NHS Redress (Putting things Right), Civil Procedure Rules, and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 oSpecialist knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
• oExperience in an administrative or customer service based environment oExperience of conflict resolution and dealing with difficult situations oConfidence in dealing with a number of parties including public, family and senior colleagues oAbility to deal with sensitive and sympathetic situations oExperience of writing concise and formal reports/memorandums oAbility to monitor and review performance against targets oAble to effectively maintain and manage a large and often demanding case load
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
• oAble to efficiently prioritise own workload and manage conflicting deadlines etc
Desirable
• oExperience of using the RLDatix system
Person Specification Qualifications/Experience Essential
• oLaw degree (or equivalent) oManagement qualification (ILM, NVQ etc.) or demonstrable experience of managing a team. oSignificant experience in concerns claims law or related subjects oSpecialist knowledge of relevant procedures and guidelines including NHS Redress (Putting things Right), Civil Procedure Rules, and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 oSpecialist knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
• oExperience in an administrative or customer service based environment oExperience of conflict resolution and dealing with difficult situations oConfidence in dealing with a number of parties including public, family and senior colleagues oAbility to deal with sensitive and sympathetic situations oExperience of writing concise and formal reports/memorandums oAbility to monitor and review performance against targets oAble to effectively maintain and manage a large and often demanding case load
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
• oAble to efficiently prioritise own workload and manage conflicting deadlines etc
  
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