Medical Negligence jobs

The Claims Manager is accountable for the management of clinical negligence claims by reference to the Clinical Indemnity Scheme.

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Principal Accountabilities

The principal accountabilities associated with the role will include:

• Responsible for management of assigned portfolio of clinical claims against the State under the Clinical Indemnity Scheme.
• Responsible for investigation and evaluation of each claim assigned and for seeking guidance from senior colleagues on direction as appropriate.
• Proposes approach for investigation and resolution of case and will implement subject to approval.
• Liaises with solicitors and other third parties to seek guidance on most appropriate approach to claim.
• Selects solicitors, barristers and experts for case and will attend meetings with the relevant State authority.
• Responsible for ensuring timely processing of all claims, ensuring documentation is accurate.
• Responsible for assisting health authorities, hospitals in respect of managing/assisting with coronial inquests.
• Acts as a daily contact for State authorities assigned to provide advice and guidance on issues pertinent to the Clinical Indemnity Scheme. Provides medical legal advice to all hospitals within the assigned portfolio.
• May allocate work to administrators but has no supervisory responsibilities.

Experience

• Experience managing medical defence litigation with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Third level and/or professional qualification.

Skills

• Relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Negotiating and problem-solving skills
• IT skills commensurate with principal accountabilities including knowledge of NIMS, iManage and other relevant systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, both inside and outside the organisation

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person