Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a ­­­­­­­Band 4 Litigation Co-Ordinator on behalf of our client the SHSCT, Newry

• Hourly Rate: £12.86 in addition holiday hours accrued and paid
• Hours: 37 ½ hrs
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Newry

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Criteria:

• 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 Julie Skelly

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.