Midwife Nurse Analyst - Medical Law Services (MLS)

Location: Southport/Manchester/Liverpool/Leeds/Hybrid

Salary: £31,500 per annum

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, with an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year
• 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
• 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. We have a great culture and people that will support you and your goals. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds.

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
• 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 completing 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
• Ability to prepare work to a high level of accuracy
• 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 with 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.