Legal Services Lead

Legal Services Lead – NHS Kent

Venn Group is working with NHS in Kent who are seeking a dedicated Legal Services Lead to manage a complex caseload, including inquests, safeguarding enquiries, and claims. This role involves conducting investigations, statement taking, advocacy, and supporting junior team members. You will escalate high-risk issues to the Head of Legal Services and support complex medico-legal enquiries and advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee complex inquests, safeguarding enquiries, and claims.
• Provide investigation, advocacy, and direction to junior team members.
• Support and deputise for the Head of Legal Services in delivering high-quality legal training.

Qualifications:

• Law Degree or equivalent relevant experience (3 years).
• Capsticks Diploma in Risk and Claims Management or equivalent.

Experience and Skills:

• Acute NHS Trust experience.
• Skilled in managing complex, sensitive information.
• Strong written and spoken English under pressure.
• Inquest case management and detailed knowledge of clinical/non-clinical claims.
• Familiarity with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and Safeguarding Legislation.
• Advanced IT and staff management skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver training packages.

If you are a highly skilled legal professional with a passion for excellence and a commitment to supporting the NHS, apply now to join the team and make a difference!

Interested? For further information, please contact Manasvi Kale or Jade Gorrod at Venn Group. 

This role is to start immediately therefore please do not hesitate in applying 

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.