The role is to head the inhouse legal team, providing leadership, support and direction as well as undertaking a caseload. For external candidates this will involve employment litigation and advice as well as covering other aspects of healthcare advice or litigation. Developing relationships with staff at both NHS trusts, as well as externally is critical, to deliver the best quality service. There is a wide range of work and previous experience covering the areas of inquests, claims, employment advice/litigation, as well as court of protection, or advising on matters relating to confidentiality. Every day can potentially be different, whether it is picking up an urgent query, or supporting other staff to do so. The postholder will be leading and inspiring others in the team to deliver their roles and be their best to support front line staff to support patients. This will include setting the operational plan for the team and ensuring that it is delivered. Exposure to a range of different areas will be useful, as the work can be varied and intellectually challenging.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead an inhouse legal team at a community and mental health NHS Trust. The team provide a comprehensive legal service, covering inquests, claims, employment, court of protection and general queries across the host trust and also a neighbouring acute trust. Every day is likely to be different and at times can be unpredictable! The role is challenging although hugely rewarding being part of the NHS family and supporting front line staff deliver excellent patient care. Any external candidate is likely to be have significant experience in undertaking employment litigation and advice as well as exposure to the main areas covered by the legal team (inquests, claims, court of protection and general healthcare queries). The role is based at 2 Kings Court, Worcester, WR5 1JR and offers a hybrid approach, with 3 days working in the office or at one of our many sites and up to 2 days working at home. There friendly team consists of 3 solicitors as well as 3 paralegal staff supporting the work undertaken. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake high quality work, deliver excellent customer service whilst also having flexibility and a work/life balance. If this sounds like the role for you, read on!, At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
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