Band 5 Legal officer - Barnet | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust's in-house group legal services are recruiting a band 5 legal officer to join the team based at Barnet Hospital.

The legal officers are vitally important members of the department, and are key points of contact for the coroners' courts, the Trust's indemnity organisation (NHS Resolution) and external lawyers. They work closely with staff across the entire organisation, particularly senior managers , senior nurses and consultants.

The legal services team is very busy, juggling competing deadlines and pressures. We seek colleagues who can are willing to work as part of a team and who always aim to comply with the Trust's values.We are looking for candidates who are hard-working, professional, and can work to a high standard independently. The majority of communications with colleagues and external stakeholders are in writing, so applicants must have excellent written English. Written English will be tested.

The post holder is responsible for

Assisting the Head of Group Legal Services, Deputy Head of Group Legal

Services and Group Legal Claims Manager (“senior legal team”) in their conduct of coroners’ inquest cases, including undertaking all preliminary investigations;

Assisting the Deputy Head of Group Legal Services in their conduct of all personal injury claims made against the Trust.

Supporting the senior legal team in the

provision of a high level and prompt legal advice service;

preparation of High Court/Court of Protection Applications;

conduct of clinical negligence claims.

The post holder will work closely with the quality governance, operational and corporate management teams and staff at all levels in the organisation and be required to work independently, under supervision and as part of a team.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jun 2026