Legal Officer, Band 7
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Legal Officer, Band 7
The closing date is 19 November 2026
Job summary
Legal Officer, Band 7 (32 hours a week)
The role of the Legal Officer is to support the Legal Services team in the provision of a dedicated in-house legal service which includes the following core areas:
- Claims - management of clinical negligence and third-party claims, in line with NHSR's schemes. To work closely with clinicians and Trust Divisions to robustly defend claims and protect the interests of the Trust
- Inquests: support and representation of staff in the Coroner's Court, working closely with local Coroner's Officers on a large portfolio of inquests
- Healthcare advice: including advice for clinical and non-clinical situations
- Disclosure requests: assisting the Coroner, Police, Local Authority, and any other authorized third party as required.
- Training: providing internal and external training on core work areas.
We are looking for a Legal Officer who shares our passion to support staff in the delivery of outstanding healthcare and demonstrates the Trust's values to achieve that aim.
We recognise that working in-house is a niche role and would be keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience who have an interest in developing a fulfilling career in the NHS. We pride ourselves on providing all our advice and inquest representation in-house where possible, being accessible to all Trust staff for advice and support, and for our ability to get the best outcome on claims.
The proposed interview date is: 4th December
Main duties of the job
Clinical Negligence Claims
Third Party Claims
Inquests
Disclosure requests
Other Court cases
Healthcare Advice
Reporting
Training
To assist with any other reasonable request by the Head of Legal Services, as appropriate
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0710
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and person specification for full description of role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and person specification for full description of role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Law degree or equivalent
- Experience managing claims
- Experience of working in a legal environment (e.g solicitors, local authority, insurance
Desirable
- Master's Degree or completion of LPC
- Admission to Law Society or equivalent professional/regulatory body
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in at least one of the team's core values
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders and provide pragmatic advice
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to draft legal correspondence and explain complex legal issue to lay people sensitively
- Ability to work collaboratively within an in-house legal team working across sites
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a stressful environment, displaying resilience
- Be a reliable point of contact for clinicians who require support
- Display initiative, flexibility and a keenness to learn
Experience
Essential
- Experience in at least one of the team's core areas of work
- Experience managing claims
Desirable
- Experience in preparing for inquests and other court cases
- Experience of providing healthcare legal advice clinic and/or non-clinical
- Ability to supervise junior team members
- Experience of working in-house for a large NHS organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- Law degree or equivalent
- Experience managing claims
- Experience of working in a legal environment (e.g solicitors, local authority, insurance
Desirable
- Master's Degree or completion of LPC
- Admission to Law Society or equivalent professional/regulatory body
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in at least one of the team's core values
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders and provide pragmatic advice
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to draft legal correspondence and explain complex legal issue to lay people sensitively
- Ability to work collaboratively within an in-house legal team working across sites
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a stressful environment, displaying resilience
- Be a reliable point of contact for clinicians who require support
- Display initiative, flexibility and a keenness to learn
Experience
Essential
- Experience in at least one of the team's core areas of work
- Experience managing claims
Desirable
- Experience in preparing for inquests and other court cases
- Experience of providing healthcare legal advice clinic and/or non-clinical
- Ability to supervise junior team members
- Experience of working in-house for a large NHS organisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Legal Services
Caroline Pennels
03004223555
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0710
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
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