UCLH NHS Trust Claims & Inquests department have a 4-month part-time contract available and are looking for someone with a keen interest in Law.
Job Purpose
The post holder is primarily responsible for providing a high quality administrative support service to the Claims & Inquest Department
The post holder will be required to liaise with a wide range of internal and external contacts, including claimant’s solicitors, trust solicitors, HM Coroner and the courts, Release of Information Team, Medical Records Team and the Quality & Safety Team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Administration in the claims & inquest office
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Administration of claims
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Inquests - supporting the co-ordinated processing of requests from the Coroner’s Office
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Assist with the bi-annual claims & inquests reports
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Assist with Freedom of Information requests.
Skills & Experience
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Legal qualification, education (such as A-level) or keen interest in Law
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Attention to detail
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Ability to liaise and work efficiently with clinical and non-clinical staff within the trust up to and including consultant level
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Ability to deal confidently and competently with external contacts including the NHSR, Solicitors, Coroner’s Office, litigants-in-person and other members of the Quality & Safety Department.
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Information processing (IT skills)
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High level keyboard and computing skills
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Previous experience of working with Datix or equivalent database systems
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Ability to produce accurate and well- presented documents promptly
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Ability to download documents via a variety of bespoke web- based electronic data transfer systems
