Apple
Recruitment are recruiting for a Band 4 Litigation
Co-Ordinator on behalf of our client the SHSCT, Newry
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Hourly Rate: £12.86 in addition holiday hours
accrued and paid
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Hours: 37 ½ hrs
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Duration: 6 months
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Location: Newry
Please note
only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Criteria:
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HNC / HND or equivalent / higher qualification in
an administrative related field AND 1 years’ experience in a clerical /
administrative role at Band 3 level or above
OR 4 GCSEs at Grades A-C including English Language
and Maths or
equivalent / higher qualification AND 2
years’ experience in a clerical /
administrative role, one of which should be at Band 3 level or above
OR 3 years’ experience in a clerical / administrative
role, one of which should
be at Band 3 level, or above
·
Experience in the use of Microsoft office products
including Word, Excel, Outlook
Duties:
- Support
the Litigation Manager in the management of clinical and social care
negligence/employer liability and occupier liability claims in accordance
with Trust Procedure.
- Support
the Litigation Manager in the management of requests from the NI Coroner’s
Office, and ensuring that any requests are responded to fully and
accurately.
- Responsible
for the categorisation of new claims when entering onto the Trust’s Claims
Database in accordance with Trust Procedure, and ensuring that information
relating to claims and to coroner’s inquiries are captured fully and
accurately.
- Responsible
for the progression of the investigation of litigation claims and
coroner’s inquiries to ensure all relevant statements/reports,
documentation, evidence and any other information relevant to the case has
been obtained in accordance with instructions received from the NI
Coroner’s Office, and/or the advice / direction from the Trust’s Legal
Advisors, Litigation Manager, and the Assistant Litigation Manager
- Responsible
for organising and co-ordinating consultations for litigation claims and
Coroner’s Inquests. This involves
liaising with relevant Trust witnesses and the Trust’s legal advisors to
agree suitable dates, venues and times.
- Responsible
for liaising with relevant Trust witnesses and the Trust’s legal advisors
in the preparation for Court Hearings for litigation claims and for
Coroner’s Inquest Hearings. This
involves ensuring that the file is up to date and all relevant records are
with the Trust’s legal advisors.
- Ensure
that all disclosure deadlines are met (in terms of discoverable
information) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations,
Freedom of Information Act and Access to Health Records Act.
- Provide
advice to Trust staff relating to the litigation processes in adherence
with relevant Trust Procedures.
- Ensure
that lessons learnt from the claims process and coronial processes are
documented at as early a stage as possible. This information must be shared with the
Litigation Manager, to ensure that required learning is communicated to
the relevant persons within the Trust for action.
- Assist
in the for production of reports, as requested by the Litigation Manager
for specific Directorates within the Trust such as:
·
Financial
Reports (monthly, 6-monthly & annually) for Finance Department.
·
Departmental
Reports for Performance & Reform,
·
Governance
Committee Report (quarterly)
- Assist
in the production of reports, as requested by the Litigation Manager for
external bodies, such as the Department of Health.
- Responsible
for the administration and maintenance of the Trust’s Claims Database
(Datix).
- Provide
training to Litigation Services staff on all aspects of the Trust’s Claims
Database and provide on-going support and training to these staff in relation
to updated procedures and system changes.
- Assist
in the delivery of training to Litigation staff in respect of claims
handling and coronial affairs.
- Contribute
to the development and review of internal standard operating procedures
for the management of claims and coroners processes.
- Supervise
and support litigation support staff involved in the processing of claims
and coroner’s, and deal with queries as they arise, referring the more
complex cases through the management structure
- Ensure
that health records are stored safely and securely within the Litigation
Department eliminating risks to loss of data or breach of confidentiality.
- Undertake
any other duties assigned from time to time to ensure the smooth running
of the Litigation Department.
Applicants
must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your
full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full
personal contact details.
If you wish to
apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word
format to
Apple
Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.