St Asaph PUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024

Band 8b: £63,150 to £73,379 a year per annum PERMANENT
EMPATHY END OF LIFE MENTAL HEALTH NHS

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership rlqprzYi

Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cases in the field of Court of Protection, impacting significant legal and ethical issues.

Ability to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals by providing legal support in critical situations involving mental capacity and health.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams within the NHS, enhancing teamwork skills and allowing for comprehensive legal insights across healthcare sectors.

Recognition and awards for the work of Legal & Risk Services, which reflects the commitment to excellence and impactful legal advisory within the NHS.

Opportunities for professional growth through line management and development of junior lawyers and paralegals, fostering a supportive and educational environment.

The position offers a role in developing the team's strategic direction and client relationships, contributing to the advancement of legal practices in healthcare.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is seeking a Senior Lawyer for its Complex Patient Team, focusing on Court of Protection work in Cardiff/St Asaph. The role requires extensive experience with the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Health Act, and related areas, with responsibilities including case preparation, client liaison, advocacy in court, and advice provision. The successful candidate will also supervise and develop junior legal staff, fostering strong client relationships and contributing strategically to the team's growth.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to the partnership's core values. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory, as the team engages in high-profile cases impacting various aspects of patient care and decision-making within the NHS.

Legal & Risk Services is a division of the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership which provides a comprehensive legal advisory service to the NHS.

Our Core Values, which are important in how we work with our clients and how we support our colleagues, are:

Listening and Learning
Working together
Taking responsibility
Innovating

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior experienced lawyer to join our Complex Patient Team with a particular focus on Court of Protection work. We advise and represent the whole of the NHS in Wales.Extensive experience in Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Health Act, Court of Protection and deprivation of liberty of children is essential.

The types of cases we typically advise on include:

Consent and capacity for adults and children
Use of restraint
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (soon to transition to the Liberty Protection Safeguards)
Mental Heath
End of life decision making
Inquests that have issues of Mental Health or Mental Capacity.

The Team are experts in their field who are regularly instructed in novel and high profile cases. We work closely with our clients' Mental Health, Learning Disability, Paediatric, Nursing, and Intensive Care teams.

The work of Legal & Risk has been recognised in the awards we have won. We aim to push boundaries and continue to develop ways to support the important work of the NHS.

You will be responsible for screening and risk assessing new enquiries; liaising with clients and witnesses to investigate and prepare cases; taking witness statements and supporting witnesses through the court process; attending and undertaking advocacy at hearings at court; providing written advice to clients.

This will include reviewing medical records/reports, drafting letters to obtain evidence and leading in the preparation of client advice, witness statements, court bundles, and instructions to counsel.

As a senior lawyer you will be responsible for the line management, supervision and development of junior lawyers and paralegals.You will play a key strategic role in helping to develop the team and build close client relationships.

The ideal candidate for this position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values. There will be a need for empathy and sensitivity due to the very personal nature of the cases we deal with.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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1. Can you tell us about your legal experience and how it relates to the Court of Protection and the Mental Capacity Act?

2. What specific cases have you handled that involved Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and what challenges did you encounter?

3. Can you describe your experience with mental health law, particularly in relation to the Mental Health Act?

4. How do you ensure you are up-to-date with changes in legislation and legal precedents that affect your practice?

5. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision regarding a client's capacity. What factors did you consider in your decision-making process?

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1. Can you tell us about your legal experience and how it relates to the Court of Protection and the Mental Capacity Act?

2. What specific cases have you handled that involved Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and what challenges did you encounter?

3. Can you describe your experience with mental health law, particularly in relation to the Mental Health Act?

4. How do you ensure you are up-to-date with changes in legislation and legal precedents that affect your practice?

5. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision regarding a client's capacity. What factors did you consider in your decision-making process?

Start a practice interview... NEW!

More about the NHS

The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values. Learn more...

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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

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About us 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.

About us
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.