Position Overview & Specifications

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is an incredibly rewarding place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging.

The Legal Services Team is responsible for a portfolio of clinical negligence and public/employer liability claims, Inquests and the provision of healthcare advice. The scope of the work is wide and the workload is busy making this a challenging but satisfying and rewarding role.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a paralegal and support our legal officers in the management of claims and Inquests. You will have excellent communication and time management skills and be able to work calmly and confidently under pressure.

The role requires collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and claims process and will undertake regular analysis and interpretation of complex information, contributing to the investigation and strategy for the resolution of individual claims, including providing feedback on lessons to be learned, making a positive impact to clinical governance and patient safety.