At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess new leads and provide clinical insights in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Join Medical Law Services, a leader in personal injury and clinical negligence support.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, flexible working, and a competitive salary of £35,000pa.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with excellent career growth opportunities and social events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by applying your nursing expertise in a rewarding legal setting.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years nursing experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000pa
Location: We work across England, with offices currently in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Southport. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.
Hours: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Medical Law Service have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing MLS Nurse Team. Are you an experienced nurse looking to apply your clinical expertise in a dynamic and rewarding legal setting? Medical Law Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Analyst to join our RA1 team.
Purpose Of Role
- To assess the merits of new leads (Lead Vetting) received into the business depending on the initial information / timeline provided by claimant.
- Liaising with our onboarding team if further information required from the client to complete an RA1 risk assessment advising on prospects and setting the initial case plan as to which records are required and who the defendants are.
- To provide evidence based research and apply clinical knowledge to support reasoning for the decision made whether that is to proceed with the claim or reject the claim.
- Support the Pagination team if required by undertaking paginations.
In Return We Offer
- 35 hours working week
- Annual bonus scheme
- 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 long service award the 3 days 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
- A dedicated Learning and Development team, to help support you develop and grow
- Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
- Varied calendar of funded company social events
- Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
Main Responsibilities
- Completion of Risk Assessment of initial leads into business - lead vetting
- Reviewing claimant’s version of events and provide a clinical opinion as to the merits of the case
- Recognising cases which fall into Fletchers legal exception cases / group action cases and forwarding to the relevant legal team for review.
- Requesting further information / documentation relevant to the case to enable the vetting process to be completed – if required
- Undertaking necessary research in order to understand the medico-legal elements of the case, including any relevant professional guidelines and to support decision made
- Good understanding of GDPR to enable identification of such issues / conflicts within the lead
- Discussion of audit feedback with RA1 Manager for continuous improvement / development
- Support pagination team by completing pagination as required by Team manager
- Reviewing medical 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, and updated paginations in paperless format, utilising suitable IT programmes, including working with evolving AI tools
Essential Skills And Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience in NHS practice / clinical setting as a registered nurse
- 1-2 years medicolegal / pagination / lead vetting experience
- 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 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.
About Medical Law Services- MLS
Our Medical Law Services (MLS) teams are at the forefront of delivering trusted, expert support to the personal injury and clinical negligence sector. We are committed to building lasting partnerships that help our clients navigate complex processes with confidence and ease. We strive to redefine industry standards, leveraging our expertise, integrity, and innovation to support and deliver real value to our clients by providing a service that drives financial and operational success.
Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance. We also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles. We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.
Medical Law Services 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. We understand and celebrate 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.
For more information, please visit our website.
Nurse Analyst - RA1 Team (MLS) in Leeds employer: Medical Law Services
Fletchers Solicitors offers an exceptional working environment for Nurse Trainers, combining a supportive hybrid work policy with a strong emphasis on professional development. With generous benefits including 35 days of holiday, a dedicated Learning and Development team, and a vibrant company culture that promotes work-life balance, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The opportunity to contribute to the growth of nursing staff while enjoying a flexible and engaging workplace makes Fletchers an outstanding employer in the healthcare sector.
