Paralegal
Closed for applications on: 3-Mar-2026 00:03
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 3-Mar-2026 00:03
Key details
Location
- Site
- Bexhill Health Centre
- Town
- Bexhill
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 18 months (up to)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Legal Services
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
East Sussex Healthcare Trust is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join the in-house Healthcare Litigation Team on a fixed term basis up to 18 months. This role is interesting, diverse and challenging. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive team and provides an excellent opportunity for the post holder/s to develop their legal skills and knowledge, within a busy and supportive working environment.
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The post holder/s will work closely with clinical teams across the Trust, liaise with His Majesty's Coroner and his Officers, Civil Courts, Solicitors and other internal and external parties on a caseload of Clinical Negligence, Employers and Public Liability, and Inquest matters under the supervision of the Deputy Heads of Healthcare Litigation. Excellent relationship building skills will therefore be required, as will very strong written and verbal communication skills. An understanding of legal systems, principles and processes are also necessary.
We are looking for a Paralegal who is enthusiastic about being part of a large organisation and playing a part in its continuous improvement. The post holder/s will join a very supportive team, but have plenty of opportunities to work with their own case load, and to develop their legal skills and expertise.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education including GCSE Maths and English
- NVQ level 3 business / administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Willing to commence level 3 CILEx Paralegal Trailblazer Apprenticeship
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or other recognised IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of the Claims / Legal process.
- Experience of Inquest-related work.
- Experience of working in the healthcare sector or similar organization
Desirable criteria
- Claims management / previous NHS experience.
- Working knowledge of Data Protection, Access to Health Records and Freedom of Information legislation.
- Previous experience of patient record systems.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of claims / NHSR / legal administration processes
- Knowledge of tort law
- Knowledge of civil procedure rules and associated documentation.
- Knowledge of the claims process
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act/Access to Health Records
- Knowledge of NHS Resolutions structure and reporting processes
- Understanding of Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts.
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Use of Datix software
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and incident investigation techniques.
- Knowledge of Serious Untoward Incident procedures.
- Knowledge of Trust’s Incident Reporting procedures.
- Able to analyse information and present in an appropriate form
- Able to deliver on the NHS constitutional patient pledges and rights
- Committed to high quality patient care and patient experience
Further details / informal visits contact
- Job title
- Deputy Heads of Healthcare Litigation
- Email address
- [email protected]
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