Nurse Analyst - Medical Law Services (MLS) in Bolton

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 (Hybrid - 2 days in the office a week, though negotiable if needed)

Purpose Of Role: To provide an assessment on the merits of a potential 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 give opinion on the merits of the case if requested as part of the product.

In Return We Offer

• 35 hours working week
• Annual bonus scheme
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with 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

• 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, 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

Essential Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in NHS practice / clinical setting as a registered nurse
• 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.

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.