Midwife Nurse Analyst - Medical Law Services (MLS) - #1784808

Location: Manchester based office but flexible attending other office locations in Leeds, Liverpool, Southport.

Hours – 35hrs/PW (Hybrid - 2 days in the office a week, though negotiable if needed)

Medical Law Service part of Fletchers Solicitors group have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Team.

Purpose Of Role

To provide an assessment on the merits of a potential Birth & Pregnancy case depending on the initial information provided, advising on which medical records and additional documents are required to further determine the case prospects. To complete a detailed review of the records, pagination and chronology and on occasion give opinion on the merits of the case.

In Return Fletchers Can Offer

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you reach the maximum long service awards which are awarded after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

About Fletchers Group

Medical Law Services part of Fletchers Group is a rapidly growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law. We are based in the North-West of the UK, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Southport, Bolton and Cambridge. We offer fabulous benefits, apprenticeships, and internal progression, around 10% of colleagues are currently working on apprenticeships more than ever before - and we are continuing to grow our L&D offering. We have a great culture and people that will support you and your goals.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

Main Responsibilities For The Role

• Reviewing medical (mother and baby / child) records and any other documentation relevant to the case
• Sorting and categorisation of medical records
• 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
• Preparing both light/selective focussed, date ranged, full and updated paginations in paperless format, utilising suitable IT programmes, including working with evolving AI tools
• Undertaking necessary research in order to understand the medico-legal elements of the case, including any relevant professional guidelines
• Good understanding of GDPR to enable identification of such issues within the medical records
• Experience led progression towards competing Risk Assessment 1s / initial case vetting

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ post-qualification clinical experience in midwifery
• Basic understanding of medical records
• Be able to prepare work to a high level of accuracy
• Ability to learn and adapt to new working environments
• Be able to demonstrate analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to disseminate information with positivity, attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work within a team both remotely and in person
• Be highly motivated, organised, and proactive
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards
• Working knowledge of Audits and interpreting the findings to improve/maintain practice

Desirable Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Familiarity of Microsoft 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.