Legal Executive / Paralegal

Role Overview

This position involves overseeing a range of legal cases, including inquests and personal injury claims such as Employer's Liability, Public Liability, and clinical negligence claims (CNST). You will work closely with senior legal officers including the Director of Legal Services and the Senior Solicitor, supporting the management, investigation, and administration of legal cases and related matters.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess a law degree along with a relevant postgraduate qualification such as the LPC or BPTC. Prior paralegal experience, particularly handling clinical negligence or personal injury claims and inquests, is highly advantageous. Experience within the NHS or with NHS clients would be beneficial. Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to confidently engage with diverse health and legal professionals.

Training and Development

The Trust is an accredited SRA training provider and offers training contracts to exceptional paralegals who exhibit dedication and skill.

Values and Culture

The Trust values Compassion, Openness, and Excellence as core principles guiding its work to deliver outstanding care. These values are integrated into everyday operations and interactions.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Professional and leadership development prospects.
• Continuous support from recruitment through to integration into the team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including an employee assistance program, discounted gym access, onsite fitness classes, and vehicle schemes.

Organizational Facts

• Daily average of 4,810 outpatient appointments.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department nationally, averaging 2,077 weekly attendees.
• Attendances of about 1,115 patients every day at A&E facilities, ranking third largest in the country.
• Hospital admissions average 195 emergency patients daily.
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgeries carried out last year across 57 operating theatres.
• One of seven Trusts nationwide with over 50 operating theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily on working days.
• A research-active University Hospital with extensive clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Additional Information

Application deadline: 2 August 2026. Interview stages are scheduled for 20 and 25 August 2026, with shortlisted candidates required to submit a written presentation ahead of the first interview round.

For further inquiries or informal discussion, contact Emma Garner, Deputy Head of Legal Services, at uhdb.legalservices@nhs.net or call 01332 785419.