Clinical Negligence jobs in London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Inquests and Claims Manager to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking a skilled professional to lead the Trust’s approach to managing inquests and claims, working closely with HM Coroner’s Office, NHS Resolution and external legal representatives.

As a key member of the team, you will ensure robust coordination of legal processes, promote organisational learning from inquests and claims, and support continuous improvement in quality, safety and governance across the Trust

You will be responsible for leading the Trust’s management of inquests and claims, ensuring timely and effective coordination of all associated processes and providing professional oversight of complex medico-legal matters.

Acting as the key liaison with HM Coroner’s Office, NHS Resolution and external legal representatives, you will coordinate the preparation of statements, evidence and documentation to support inquests and legal proceedings.

You will provide expert advice and support to clinical and corporate teams, manage claims made against the Trust in conjunction with NHS Resolution, and commission external legal services where appropriate.

The role will also be responsible for identifying themes, trends and opportunities for organisational learning arising from inquests and claims, ensuring these are embedded through the Trust’s governance structures to support continuous improvement in quality, safety and patient care.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

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