Deputy Head of Clinical Legal Services

Company: Venn Group, Manchester
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Location: Hounslow
Job Description:

Deputy Head of Clinical Legal Services – NHS Trust – South West – 3 months – Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Healthcare Lawyer to join an NHS Trust in the South West on an interim basis, to start as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with significant previous NHS experience. You will be acting as a gatekeeper for accessing external legal advice in relation to other clinical legal issues.

Duties may include the following:

  • Leading and coordinating the organisation’s response to inquests and non-clinical claims
  • Securing high-quality statements within tight deadlines Assisting the Head of Clinical Legal Services in the provision and presenting of management reports regarding issues arising from claims
  • Managing the investigation of non-clinical claims against the Trust and handle under supervision a small portfolio of clinical claims
  • Supporting other members of staff through the inquest process
  • Acting as the liaison lead between the Coroner’s office and the Trust for inquests, ensuring there’s a consistent approach to inquest management
  • Attending court in person as and when required

A negotiable hourly rate via umbrella is available for this position, as well as working arrangement flexibility. This assignment is 3 months initially and may be subject to extension thereafter.

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

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Posted: August 30th, 2026