Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Customer care
- Qualifications
Good general education with GCSE English at Grade C or above or equivalent qualification / experience
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / experience
- Knowledge Requirements
Computer literate with advanced keyboard skills
- Knowledge Requirements
Thorough knowledge of healthcare or other administrative systems and processes
- Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets e.g. PAS, Excel, ESR or similar applications
- Knowledge Requirements
Experience of using a full range of IT systems
- Knowledge Requirements
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of supervising staff
- Experience
NHS knowledge
- Qualifications
Formal keyboard / typing qualification
- Qualifications
NVQ in Customer Care
- Qualifications
Institute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM)
- Further Training
Supervisory training
- Further Training
Experience of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge Requirements
Clerical background providing a knowledge of a range of procedures
- Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of the NHS or service provider in general
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join the Legal Services Department at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 3 Legal Services Administrator. This is a fixed term contract for 6 months to cover absence within the team.
This is an important administrative role within a small specialist team which supports the Trust’s management of clinical negligence claims, employer’s liability and public liability claims, HM Coroner investigations and inquests, and healthcare advisory legal work. The postholder will help ensure that legal casework is supported by accurate records, effective administrative systems, timely handling of correspondence and high standards of confidentiality.
The successful candidate will be organised, IT literate and able to work with sensitive and sometimes complex information. They will be expected to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clinicians, divisional teams, patients/service users and external stakeholders, using tact and diplomacy where required.
Key duties will include receiving and responding to incoming queries by telephone, electronically or in person; maintaining accurate records; updating relevant IT systems; validating information received by the department; filing and recording information; supporting the organisation of diaries, appointments and workload; and ensuring that deadlines are met.
This post is fixed term to support a temporary gap in service.
Apply now to join our team!
Main duties of the job
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Legal Services Administrator with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Office based at KMH). The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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