Nurse Analyst - RA1 Team (MLS)
Salary: £35,000pa
Location- We work across England, with offices currently in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Southport. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.
Hours: 35hours a week, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
As part of this role, Lead Vetting cover is required on Bank Holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day You may also be required to provide cover during the remaining Bank Holidays and throughout the Christmas closure period, depending on business needs.
Medical Law Service have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing MLS Nurse Team.
Are you an experienced nurse looking to apply your clinical expertise in a dynamic and rewarding legal setting? Medical Law Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Analyst to join our RA1 team.
Purpose of Role:
To assess the merits of new leads (Lead Vetting) received into thebusiness depending on the initial information / timeline provided by claimant.Liaising with our onboarding team if further information required from theclient to complete an RA1 risk assessment advising on prospects and setting theinitial case plan as to which records are required are who the defendants are. To provide evidence based research and apply clinical knowledge tosupport reasoning for the decision made whether that is to proceed with theclaim or reject the claim. Support the Paginationteam if required by undertaking paginations.
This is a hybrid working position, giving you the flexibility to balance remote work with time in our collaborative, friendly office environment. We pride ourselves on our positive workplace culture, commitment to staff wellbeing, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your personal and professional development.
In return we offer:
- 35 hours working week
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Annual bonus scheme
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We offer a generous annual leave package of 35 days per year, which is used to cover Bank Holidays and the Christmas closure period.
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To give you even greater flexibility, you'll have the opportunity to purchase up to three additional days of annual leave each year.
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We also recognise and reward long service by awarding an extra day's annual leave after your 5th, 7th, and 9th completed years of service, giving you up to three additional days over time.
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Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
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Life Assurance Policy
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Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
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Company sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
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A dedicated Learning and Development team, to help support you develop and grow
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Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
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Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
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Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
Main Responsibilities:
- Completion of Risk Assessment of initial leads into business - lead vetting
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Reviewing claimants version of events and provide a clinical opinion as to the merits of the case
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Recognising cases which fall into Fletchers legal exception cases / group action cases and forwarding to the relevant legal team for review.
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Requesting further information / documentation relevant to the case to enable the vetting process to be completed if required
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Undertaking necessary research in order to understand the medico-legal elements of the case, including any relevant professional guidelines and to support decision made
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Good understanding of GDPR to enable identification of such issues / conflicts within the lead
- Discussion of audit feedback with RA1 Manager for continuous improvement / development
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Support pagination team by completing pagination as required by Team manager and as such:
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Reviewing medical records and any other documentation relevant to the case
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Sorting and categorisation of medical records
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Preparation of Opinion of Merit (OOM) and chronology to assist the legal team with furthering their investigations and assessment of prospects with a good knowledge surrounding breach of duty and causation
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Preparing both light/selective focussed, andupdated paginations in paperless format, utilising suitable IT programmes, including working with evolving AI tools
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years post-qualification experience in NHS practice / clinical setting as a registered nurse
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1 -2 years medicolegal / pagination / lead vetting experience
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Basic understanding of medical records
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Be able to prepare work to a high level of accuracy
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Ability to learn and adapt to new working environments
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Be able to demonstrate analytical skills
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Excellent communication skills and ability to disseminate information with positivity, attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to work within a team both remotely and in person
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Be highly motivated, organised, and proactive
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Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards
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Working knowledge of Audits and interpreting the findings to improve/maintain practice
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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Familiarity ofMicrosoft and other software tools for example Adobe
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Medical Law Services- MLS:
Our Medical Law Services (MLS) teams are at the forefront of delivering trusted, expert support to the personal injury and clinical negligence sector. We are committed to building lasting partnerships that help our clients navigate complex processes with confidence and ease.
We strive to redefine industry standards, leveraging our expertise, integrity, and innovation to support and deliver real value to our clients by providing a service that drives financial and operational success.
Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry because we understand that balance drives performance.
We also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether youre starting your career or aiming for leadership, youll find a clear path to progress and development here from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles.
We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.
Medical Law Services is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. Were committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. We understand and celebrate that no colleague is the same. Were proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
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