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Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with healthcare law experience, patient safety interest, strategic vision, and ability to manage legal claims and inquests effectively.
  • You will lead the legal team, manage inquests and claims, advise on complex legal issues, ensure compliance, and advocate at high-profile inquests.

Requirements

  • - Qualified solicitor or barrister
  • - Significant experience working in healthcare law, including claims management, conducting inquests and assisting/handling Court of Protection matters
  • - Demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting the development of excellent health services
  • - Broad interest in patient safety
  • - Ability to develop and implement a strategic vision for the legal services department
  • - Provide a responsive, resolution-focused and effective inquest and legal claims service
  • - Ensure statutory and organisational requirements in respect of legal services are met
  • - Lead the legal team to ensure responsive, timely and effective management of legal claims and inquests
  • - Support staff with legal queries
  • - Attend and advocate at high profile inquests where required
  • - Ensure external solicitors are instructed if risk to the organisation is high
  • - Advise staff on complex legal queries relating to patient treatment in a timely manner or escalate to panel where specialist advice is needed
  • - Willingness to work at different locations as required by the Trust
  • - Ability to work at any location that falls under Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Trust and Camden and Islington Trust

Responsibilities

  • - To develop and implement a strategic vision for the legal services department.
  • - To provide a responsive, resolution-focused and effective inquest and legal claims service within the Trust.
  • - To ensure statutory and organisational requirements in respect of legal services are met.
  • - Lead the legal team to ensure that the Trust management of legal claims and inquests is responsive, timely and effective and staff are supported with legal queries.
  • - Attend and advocate at high profile inquests where required and ensure external solicitors are instructed if risk to the organisation is high.
  • - Advise staff on complex legal queries relating to patient treatment in a timely manner or escalate to panel where specialist advice is needed.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Head of Legal Services position?

The candidate must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience in healthcare law.

What key responsibilities will the Head of Legal Services have?

The Head of Legal Services will manage Trust claims, inquests, advisory matters, and Court of Protection matters, while ensuring the department meets statutory and organizational requirements.

Is experience in healthcare law necessary for this role?

Yes, significant experience in healthcare law, including claims management, conducting inquests, and handling Court of Protection matters, is essential.

What is the focus of the legal services provided by the Trust?

The legal services are focused on being responsive, resolution-focused, and effective in handling inquests and legal claims within the Trust.

Will the Head of Legal Services need to attend inquests?

Yes, the post holder will be required to attend and advocate at high-profile inquests as needed.

Is there a possibility of working at different locations?

Yes, the role may require working at different locations under the Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey Trust and the Camden and Islington Trust.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to supporting the development of excellent health services, which may include professional development opportunities.

What kind of legal queries will the Head of Legal Services advise on?

The Head of Legal Services will advise staff on complex legal queries related to patient treatment and may escalate issues to specialists when necessary.

How does the partnership between BEH and C&I influence this role?

The partnership enhances collaboration and service delivery, meaning the Head of Legal Services will play a key role in addressing legal matters across both Trusts.

Will the role involve managing a team?

Yes, the Head of Legal Services will lead the legal team to ensure effective management of legal claims and inquests.

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust supporting patients, staff and carers. Rated 'Good'​ by CQC.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

North London Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides specialized mental health services across North London. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, person-centered care that supports mental health recovery and well-being. Their purpose is to offer comprehensive treatment, support, and advocacy for individuals facing mental health challenges, aiming to improve their quality of life and promote mental health within the community.