Newly Qualified / Junior Inquest Lawyer
LocationPrestatyn, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted At3/11/2026
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Solicitors and lawyers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£51,600
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Description
Job Summary
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:o Listening and Learningo Working togethero Taking responsibilityo Innovating
We have an exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer to join our Inquest Team. We advise and represent the whole of the NHS in Wales.
The types of cases we typically advise on include:o Mental Health relatedo Prison deathso Fallso Sepsiso Maternal and neonatal deathso Drug/alcohol relatedo Peri or post surgical deaths.The Team are experts in their field who are regularly instructed in novel and high profile cases. We work closely with our clients' clinical and patient safety 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.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for reviewing medical records/reports, drafting correspondence to obtain evidence and assisting in the preparation of client advice, witness statements, court bundles, and instructions to counsel.We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff. You will have the support of a Team Manager and a number of other senior lawyers.
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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
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:o Listening and Learningo Working togethero Taking responsibilityo Innovating
We have an exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer to join our Inquest Team. We advise and represent the whole of the NHS in Wales.
The types of cases we typically advise on include:o Mental Health relatedo Prison deathso Fallso Sepsiso Maternal and neonatal deathso Drug/alcohol relatedo Peri or post surgical deaths.The Team are experts in their field who are regularly instructed in novel and high profile cases. We work closely with our clients' clinical and patient safety 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.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for reviewing medical records/reports, drafting correspondence to obtain evidence and assisting in the preparation of client advice, witness statements, court bundles, and instructions to counsel.We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff. You will have the support of a Team Manager and a number of other senior lawyers.
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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Details
Date posted
04 March 2026
Pay scheme
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Details
Date posted
04 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
043-AC041-0326
Job locations
Companies House / Alder House
Crown way/ Alder Court
Cardiff/ St Asaph
CF14 3UB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications/Knowledge
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
043-AC041-0326
Job locations
Companies House / Alder House
Crown way/ Alder Court
Cardiff/ St Asaph
CF14 3UB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications/Knowledge
- Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
- Professional Skills Course or equivalent
- Academic modules in Medical Law ( Mental Capacity and Mental Health)
Experience
- Experience gained through training within the relevant field
- Experience of the relevant field/fields of Law i.e. clinical negligence/personal injury and Inquests
- Advocacy in Coroner's Court
- Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff
Aptitude and Abilities
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to communicate in all formats in plain English
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: Listening and learning o Working together o Taking responsibility o Innovating
- Willing to undertake further professional development.
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
- Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard.
Essential
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: Listening and learning o Working together o Taking responsibility o Innovating
- Willing to undertake further professional development.
- Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Companies House / Alder House
Crown way/ Alder Court
Cardiff/ St Asaph
CF14 3UB
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Companies House / Alder House
Crown way/ Alder Court
Cardiff/ St Asaph
CF14 3UB
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Companies House / Alder House
Crown way/ Alder Court
Cardiff/ St Asaph
CF14 3UB
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Companies House / Alder House
Crown way/ Alder Court
Cardiff/ St Asaph
CF14 3UB
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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