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Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a qualified lawyer (Solicitor /CILEx Fellow Litigator and Advocate (Civil) / Barrister) in the field of clinical negligence to join our growing teams. If you would like to make a positive difference and work in an organisation which truly values its staff, this will interest you.
Your role will initially be based at Companies House.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims on behalf of the NHS in Wales, supporting team members with more complex claims. This is a varied role which will allow the post holder to develop a wide range of skills and be at the forefront of this fast changing area of law. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients and the quality of our service. The post holder will be expected to build strong client relationships quickly and to be able to work at pace. We are committed to innovation and efficiency. We play a key role in delivering change across Wales. We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff. Supervision will be provided to allow the lawyer to gain the necessary experience in this area of work.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp. nhs. wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
043-AC189-1026
Job locations
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims on behalf of the NHS in Wales, supporting team members with more complex claims. This is a varied role which will allow the post holder to develop a wide range of skills and be at the forefront of this fast changing area of law. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients and the quality of our service. The post holder will be expected to build strong client relationships quickly and to be able to work at pace. We are committed to innovation and efficiency. We play a key role in delivering change across Wales. We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff. Supervision will be provided to allow the lawyer to gain the necessary experience in this area of work.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values:
- Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
- Willing to undertake further professional developmentqualities
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Evidence of excellent client care skills.
- Experience gained through training contract within clinical negligence/personal injury/public enquiries
- Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
- Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights: Qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales -CILEx Litigator and Advocate (Civil) -Qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales (or committed to qualifying with these rights within 6-12 months)
- Relevant legal knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
- Experience of drafting documents and advice to clients.
- Defendant/claimant clinical negligence experience
- Structure of the NHS
- Relevant healthcare related law
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
- Flexible working,
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