Job overview
Croydon University Hospital Trust is seeking a helpful, conscientious and professional individual to join our friendly legal team. You will need to be an effective, positive and diligent team member capable of handling an interesting and variable caseload. You will be joining a supportive, motivated, and inclusive environment.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job involve day to day oversight and management of a caseload of clinical negligence and inquest matters, alongside ad-hoc advice and guidance as required. You will need to be a kind, positive and diligent team member and will be joining a supportive, motivated, and inclusive environment. We play a pivotal role in supporting Trust staff with the legal aspects of their roles, alongside robust management of a number of key external relationships and working to ensure the Trust remains compliant at all times with its statutory obligations. Training and support will be given, but prior experience of an NHS environment, liaison with court services, and management of clinical negligence claims would be helpful.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Legal Services Assistant with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 Per annum Inc HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: ICORS Management. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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