Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO NEED OF SERVICE

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal Services Team at Swansea Bay University Health Board for two Deputy Legal Services Managers, each offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover service needs. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and patient-focused individuals to join our team and manage a complex caseload of clinical negligence claims and inquests.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; we welcome applications from both Welsh and English speakers.

Main duties of the job

The primary purpose of the Deputy Legal Services Manager role is to support the Legal Services Manager in ensuring that the Health Board complies with all relevant legislation and procedures, including:

• The Civil Procedure Rules 1998
• The National Health (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011
• The Coroners and Justice Act 2009

The post holder will play a key role in identifying learning opportunities across the organisation.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a complex, high-value caseload of clinical negligence claims, alongside an active inquest caseload. The role also includes undertaking a range of managerial duties to support the smooth and efficient running of the service.

Additionally, the post holder will provide line management to a small number of staff within the Legal Services Team.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC139-0926

Job locations

Swansea Bay University Health Board - Headquarters

1 Talbot Gateway

Port Talbot

SA12 7BR

United Kingdom

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

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• oLaw degree (or equivalent) oManagement qualification (ILM, NVQ etc.) or demonstrable experience of managing a team. oSignificant experience in concerns claims law or related subjects oSpecialist knowledge of relevant procedures and guidelines including NHS Redress (Putting things Right), Civil Procedure Rules, and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 oSpecialist knowledge of clinical governance and risk management

Desirable

• oExperience in an administrative or customer service based environment oExperience of conflict resolution and dealing with difficult situations oConfidence in dealing with a number of parties including public, family and senior colleagues oAbility to deal with sensitive and sympathetic situations oExperience of writing concise and formal reports/memorandums oAbility to monitor and review performance against targets oAble to effectively maintain and manage a large and often demanding case load

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• oAble to efficiently prioritise own workload and manage conflicting deadlines etc

Desirable

• oExperience of using the RLDatix system

Person Specification Qualifications/Experience Essential oLaw degree (or equivalent) oManagement qualification (ILM, NVQ etc.) or demonstrable experience of managing a team. oSignificant experience in concerns claims law or related subjects oSpecialist knowledge of relevant procedures and guidelines including NHS Redress (Putting things Right), Civil Procedure Rules, and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 oSpecialist knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Desirable oExperience in an administrative or customer service based environment oExperience of conflict resolution and dealing with difficult situations oConfidence in dealing with a number of parties including public, family and senior colleagues oAbility to deal with sensitive and sympathetic situations oExperience of writing concise and formal reports/memorandums oAbility to monitor and review performance against targets oAble to effectively maintain and manage a large and often demanding case load Aptitude and Abilities Essential oAble to efficiently prioritise own workload and manage conflicting deadlines etc Desirable oExperience of using the RLDatix system

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Swansea Bay University Health Board - Headquarters

1 Talbot Gateway

Port Talbot

SA12 7BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Swansea Bay University Health Board - Headquarters

1 Talbot Gateway

Port Talbot

SA12 7BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)