Paralegal

Job summary NHS Sussex ICB ambition is to create an inclusive working environmentwhich reflects our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity for allgroups.
We are particularly under-represented in staff from Black, Asian, andMinority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled communities and actively encourage andwelcome applications from these communities.
Furthermore, we welcomeapplications from reservists and ex-armed forces as we recognise the benefitsof the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their workwith us.We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with usconfidentially during the application process so that we can statisticallymonitor how fair and equitable our recruitment process is and how well we arereaching applicants from diverse communities and identify where we need toimprove.
This information is removed before shortlisting.The Legal Services Team at NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has a newand exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join its team in a key role tosupport the delivery of in-house case management of the community DOLapplications and also assisting with some of the most complex cases.
If you arelooking for a role that is unique, wide-ranging, keeps you motivated and offerspotential for development of your legal knowledge within the NHS, then NHS SussexsLegal Services team would be an ideal team for you.
Main duties of the job Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards(DoLS) ApplicationsPlay a key role in the processing of DOLS applications, ensuringstatutory timescales are met and are line with DOLS Code of Practice.
Communicate with providers, assessors and members of the public.This role will suit someone who is a strong team player and who wants toprovide an excellent service for NHS Sussexs service users.
About us NHS Sussex ICB are committed toenabling team members to work in an agile and flexible way.
We adopt a flexiblefirst approach to working patterns.
We empower our people to work where, when,and how they choose with minimum constraints to support their wellbeing tosustain good work life balance and to optimise performance and delivery.
We celebrate diversity and promote equalopportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and otherforms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity inthe provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for allemployees.
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignityand respect.
Flexible working requests will beconsidered for all roles.
Agile working isnot just related to working from different locations or at different times.
Itis about effectively utilising technology to improve work practices and to workdifferently to increase our overall effectiveness to improve health outcomesfor our population.
Should you require a reasonableadjustment to our recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team at to ensure that measures can be put in placeto support you.
NHS Sussex has committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissionsby 2045.
As a member of staff you will be encouraged and supported to implementnew ways of working that will help us achieve that goal.
Working for us - Sussex Health and Care ( Job description Job responsibilities The Team deliversexpert in-house legal services across Claims, Inquests, Mental Capacity Law andMental Health Law as well as wide-ranging Healthcare Law.
The Team has alreadyundergone considerable change and development.
This new role will be a key partof the transformation of legal services to ensure the in-house legal serviceprovision is of the highest standardPlay a key role in the processing of DOLS applications, ensuringstatutory timescales are met and are line with DOLS Code of Practice.Knowledge of UK court procedures and the ability to draft courtdocumentsCommunicate with providers, assessors and members of the public.This role will suit someone who is a strong team player and who wants toprovide an excellent service for NHS Sussexs service users.Admin support across the Integrated Legal Team.Acting professionally at all times on behalf of the Integrated LegalTeam.Respond to internal and external enquiries, either written, email, faceto face or telephone using empathy and judgement and taking appropriate actionincluding giving (or withholding) potentially complex and sensitive data asappropriate.Maintaining confidentiality at all times and making file notes for legalpurposes.Work confidently with a variety of information management systems andcomputer software packages.Send and receive sensitive information within and outside the Trustsecurely and without delay, using relevant protection and encryption systems.To assist the Integrated Legal Team with a wide range of legal enquiriesand reports, prioritising and escalating to the Claims and Legal Services Manager,as appropriate.To provide cover and support across the Integrated Legal Team.Support improvements and initiatives within the Integrated Legal Team.Work within the procedural guidelines.Ensure deadlines are met and take appropriate action to make sure thatwork is completed to given timescales.
Person Specification Other Essential An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Professional calm and efficient manner.
Effective organiser.
Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an understanding of equal opportunities.
Skills and Knowledge Essential Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues.
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Strategic thinking ability to anticipate.
Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be several courses of action.
Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject plus further training to post graduate diploma or equivalent level of experience working at a similar level in specialist area.
Experience Essential Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.