The Legal Services Department is a small, friendly and supportive Team based at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. We are looking to recruit an Inquest Manager with significant previous experience. We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual capable of working within a team and independently.
This is a post working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Handling in house, and/or, in collaboration with the Trust solicitors, inquest preparation, statements, case management and attendance. Researching, identifying, locating and gathering all relevant evidence in respect of the inquest including the use of the Patient Administration System and other Information Technology. Identifying people likely to be in possession of information and knowledge which is material and useful to the Trust in the conduct of the inquest. Through negotiation, influence, mediation, reconciliation and otherwise overcoming people's natural reticence/reluctance or explicit refusal to be a witness when they are known to have relevant knowledge regarding the circumstances involved which are the subject matter of the inquest or claim. Ensuring the goodwill of the witnesses is maintained throughout the inquest, which can take a lengthy period of time, to avoid the witness turning "hostile" and requiring a witness summons from the court. Interviewing, drafting statements and/or reviewing prepared statement to ensure they are fit for purpose together with preparing witnesses for giving evidence at inquest. Developing good working relationships with the coroner's office/police and other interested parties and ensuring coroner's deadlines for submission of statements, reports and documentation are met. About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. Person Specification
Qualifications:
Educated to degree level Legal Degree Experience:
At least twelve months recent experience, in an acute NHS setting. Previous inquest, legal or claims handling experience Able to work effectively as part of a Team as well as independently Advocacy Experience. Clinical knowledge. Acute hospital experience Legal knowledge. Supervision of admin staff. Understanding of clinical negligence arrangements for the NHS. Practical and Intellectual Skills (including any special knowledge):
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Practical computing skills. Effective research and investigative skills. Good analytical and problem solving abilities. Political acumen. Knowledge of NHS structure and services. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Handling in house, and/or, in collaboration with the Trust solicitors, inquest preparation, statements, case management and attendance. Researching, identifying, locating and gathering all relevant evidence in respect of the inquest including the use of the Patient Administration System and other Information Technology. Identifying people likely to be in possession of information and knowledge which is material and useful to the Trust in the conduct of the inquest. Through negotiation, influence, mediation, reconciliation and otherwise overcoming people's natural reticence/reluctance or explicit refusal to be a witness when they are known to have relevant knowledge regarding the circumstances involved which are the subject matter of the inquest or claim. Ensuring the goodwill of the witnesses is maintained throughout the inquest, which can take a lengthy period of time, to avoid the witness turning "hostile" and requiring a witness summons from the court. Interviewing, drafting statements and/or reviewing prepared statement to ensure they are fit for purpose together with preparing witnesses for giving evidence at inquest. Developing good working relationships with the coroner's office/police and other interested parties and ensuring coroner's deadlines for submission of statements, reports and documentation are met. About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. Person Specification
Qualifications:
Educated to degree level Legal Degree Experience:
At least twelve months recent experience, in an acute NHS setting. Previous inquest, legal or claims handling experience Able to work effectively as part of a Team as well as independently Advocacy Experience. Clinical knowledge. Acute hospital experience Legal knowledge. Supervision of admin staff. Understanding of clinical negligence arrangements for the NHS. Practical and Intellectual Skills (including any special knowledge):
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Practical computing skills. Effective research and investigative skills. Good analytical and problem solving abilities. Political acumen. Knowledge of NHS structure and services. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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