Inquests and Claims Manager

NHFT is seeking an experienced and highly organised Inquests and Claims Manager to join our legal services team. This is a pivotal role providing expert management of the Trust's inquests, clinical negligence claims, public and employer liability claims, and indemnity arrangements.

Working closely with senior leaders, clinicians, NHS Resolution, solicitors, HM Coroner's Office and external agencies, you will ensure the Trust meets all statutory, legal and procedural requirements while supporting learning, risk reduction and continuous improvement across services.

The successful candidate will lead the Trust's response to coronial investigations and inquests, coordinate complex legal processes, manage claims from initial notification through to resolution, and provide specialist advice on legal, indemnity and governance matters. You will also play a key role in developing policies, delivering training, and producing reports that support organisational learning and assurance at Board and Committee level., Manage a caseload of inquests and coronial matters for the Trust Manage a caseload of clinical negligence, employer liability and public liability claims in partnership with NHS Resolution and solicitors. Provide specialist legal and governance advice to senior leaders and clinical teams. Develop and review policies relating to claims, investigations and legal processes. Deliver training on inquests, legal processes and emerging legal developments. Produce governance reports and identify learning opportunities to improve patient safety and quality of care.

This role requires exceptional communication, analytical and organisational skills, together with the ability to work autonomously in a sensitive environment involving distressing and complex incidents. You will be comfortable advising senior managers and directors, managing competing priorities and building effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.