Vacancy: Medico-Legal Advisor
Published: 16 Apr 2019
AvMA is currently looking for someone with a legal background and practical experience in clinical negligence litigation or a sound understanding of the legal principles as they relate to clinical negligence.
We are recruiting for a Medico-Legal Advisor to carry out . inquest work, written casework and requests from solicitors for medico-legal experts from AvMA’s database. You will be part of a team of four medico-legal caseworkers (2 full time and 2 part time) and a full time Team Leader. This is a varied and demanding role which would suit someone with a legal background and practical experience in clinical negligence litigation or a sound understanding of the legal principles as they relate to clinical negligence.
The successful applicant will be expected to run their own caseload of inquest, written advice and information work and respond to requests from solicitors for medico-experts on AvMA’s database. You will also be involved in assisting with the launch of AvMA’s certification scheme for junior solicitors (Certificates of Competence).
The work is offers the opportunity to consolidate and use existing skills and develop new ones. There will be opportunities to become involved in the work of other departments and policy work.