Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO NEED OF SERVICE If you are an SBU Health Board employee this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal Services Team at Swansea Bay Health Board as a Deputy Legal Services Manager.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven and patient-focussed individuals who can manage a complex Claims and Inquest caseload.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply Main duties of the job The primary purpose of the Deputy Legal Services Manager post is to support the Legal Services Manager in ensuring that the Health Board is fully compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules 1998, The National Health (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011, regulations and The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 ensuring opportunities for learning is identified across the Health Board.
The post holder will be responsible for management of a large, complex and higher value claims caseload as well as an inquest case load on a day-to-day basis at Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The post holder will be responsible for managerial tasks and functions to support the management of such processes.
The post holder will be responsible for line management of a small number of staff within the team.
About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities 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 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 Desirable oExperience of using the RLDatix system