Description
We are looking for a Medico-Legal Administrator to join our friendly, experienced and supportive Legal Services team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is a varied role supporting the management of clinical negligence claims, inquests, employer and public liability claims, and losses and compensation claims.
No two days will be the same and you'll work closely with senior clinicians, managers, NHS Resolution, HM Coroner's Office, solicitors and patients, providing high-quality administrative support and helping ensure complex legal matters are managed efficiently and within strict deadlines.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within an experienced team while making a meaningful contribution to patient care and the Trust's legal services.
Main duties of the job
- You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Claims and Inquest Manager and Claims and Inquest Coordinators, across a broad range of medico-legal work.
- Your responsibilities will include coordinating the Trust caseload of losses and compensation claims, supporting clinical negligence and employer/public liability claims, assisting with the collation of inquest documentation, preparing meeting papers and minutes, maintaining accurate electronic case records, and liaising with clinicians, patients, solicitors, HM Coroner's Office and other internal and external stakeholders.
- The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information sensitively while working to statutory and legal deadlines.
- You will prioritise your own workload, respond to enquiries and contribute to the smooth running of a busy specialist department.
Benefits
- Career development, flexible working and wellbeing
- Staff recognition scheme
- Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities
About us
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.