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Band 5 Legal Officer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have an interest in health law, experience with preliminary investigations, coroners' inquests, personal injury cases, and liaising with lawyers and indemnity providers.
  • You will investigate coroners' inquests and personal injury cases, liaising with courts, lawyers, and indemnity providers, while supporting the legal services team.

Requirements

  • Previous applicants need not apply.
  • Please note applications must be written by applicants without reliance on AI e,g., ChatGPT.
  • An interest in health law and legal practice is required.
  • Experience in undertaking preliminary investigations is essential.
  • Experience in liaison with courts in coroners' inquests cases is required.
  • Experience in undertaking preliminary investigations in personal injury cases is essential.
  • Experience in liaising with lawyers and indemnity providers is required.
  • Ability to support a legal services team in the provision of a high quality, dedicated in-house legal advice service is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • 1. Undertaking preliminary investigations and liaising with the court in coroners' inquests cases
  • 2. Undertaking preliminary investigations in personal injury cases and liaising with lawyers and indemnity providers; and
  • 3. Supporting the legal services team in the provision of a high quality, dedicated in-house legal advice service.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Band 5 Legal Officer.

Where will the successful candidate be working?

The successful candidate will be working at the Royal Free Hospital site within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

The role requires an experienced individual with an interest in health law and legal practice.

What are the main responsibilities of the Band 5 Legal Officer?

The main responsibilities include undertaking preliminary investigations related to coroners' inquests and personal injury cases, liaising with relevant stakeholders, and supporting the legal services team in providing high-quality in-house legal advice.

Are previous applicants allowed to apply for this position?

No, previous applicants need not apply for this position.

Is there a requirement for applications to be written by the candidates themselves?

Yes, applications must be written by the applicants without reliance on AI tools, such as ChatGPT.

What are the benefits of working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?

Benefits include flexible hours, generous benefits, and opportunities for advanced training, making it easier to develop your career.

How many patients does the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust care for annually?

The trust cares for over 1.6 million patients annually.

Is there a specific link to follow for more information about the job and working with the trust?

Yes, you can follow this link for more information: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

What type of legal work will the successful candidate be involved in?

The successful candidate will be involved in health law, particularly in relation to coroners' inquests and personal injury cases.

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Today, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three London hospitals; Barnet Hospital in north London, Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital became part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 July 2014. Last year our highly skilled healthcare teams provided treatment and care for over a million patients and achieved some of the best clinical outcomes in England. Our mortality rates have been the best among England's hospital trusts for many years. Our goal is to continue excelling and to be in the top 10 per cent in the UK for clinical research, scientific medical research and teaching outcomes. We provide a wide range of routine and specialist health services and we aim to deliver world class healthcare to our patients. To do so, we combine world class expertise with leading healthcare that is local, patient-focused and friendly.