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Are you an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented individual looking to play a key role in supporting legal services within the NHS? We are seeking aLegal Services Administrator and Claims Support Officerto join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective handling of legal claims and inquests, ensuring high standards of patient care and organisational accountability. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a flexible and proactive approach. You should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, bringing strong communication skills and a positive attitude to the role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or grow their career in legal services within the NHS. As a key member of the Legal Services Team, you will contribute to the effective and efficient management of claims and the provision of general legal advice across the Trust. You will play a vital role in supporting the team by ensuring all claims are accurately logged on the Claims Module within the Trust’s Datix system and by maintaining and updating the Legal Services Claims Database. Your work will be essential to ensuring the team delivers timely and high-quality legal services. You will be responsible for the accurate recording and management of data within the Datix system, carrying out quality checks of claims records and making updates as required. You will support the team in the preparation of reports and responses to data requests related to claims activity. You will also administer the secure retention and destruction of claims records in line with Trust policies and legal requirements. Delivering a confidential and high-quality administrative service will be at the heart of your role. You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, show initiative, and uphold a consistently high standard of professionalism, even under pressure. Your ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and accurately will be crucial to the success of the Legal Services Team. We have nearly 10,000 staff working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the opportunity to develop new skills, meet fantastic people, and contribute meaningfully to patient care. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from various roles to build skills and enhance your career. You’ll have the chance to make an impact, be challenged to think differently, and help innovate to improve our services. Everything we do centers around patient care and enhancing their experience, making your role both pivotal and rewarding. The Legal Services Team is a small, dynamic, and supportive unit that prides itself on embodying the Trust Values. For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Sarla Kukadia-Fielding Job title: Head of Legal Services & Claims Email: Telephone: 07872963456#J-18808-Ljbffr