Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Woodland House Town Cardiff Salary £48,527 - £55,532 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/03/2026 23:59 Legal Services Inquest Solicitor Band 7 WHO WE ARE: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond. We are a values-driven organisation and our goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are: · We are kind and caring · We are respectful · We have trust and integrity · We take personal responsibility OUR REGION: Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Job overview We are looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor who is seeking to develop their inquest work alongside fantastic leadership, supervisory and service development opportunities. The Solicitor will act for and on behalf of Cardiff and Vale UHB in the management of Inquest proceedings and related requests from the Coroner. The Solicitor will investigate factual circumstances of cases and advise on management of Inquest proceedings. The Solicitor will have the opportunity to attend inquests, advocate on behalf of Cardiff and Vale UHB and, where appropriate, liaise with the Coroner. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The post-holder will work with the Inquest Team, Clinicians and data systems, as well as direct work with the Coroner. The Solicitor will be responsible for leading legally on the delivery of the service, supervision, training, and creating meaningful and impactful change. This post will sit alongside the Head of Inquests and Assistant Director of Patient Experience and will provide the team with legal advice and guidance to work within Cardiff and Vale UHB. The post holder would lead on service development alongside the leads and build strong partnerships with other leaders in the wider team Cardiff and Vale UHB and beyond. There will be close working relationships between this post and the Head of Inquests. Working for our organisation Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications and knowledge

Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent) Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights Qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales CILEx Litigator and Advocate (Civil) Professional Skills Course or equivalent Academic modules in Medical Law (Mental Capacity and Mental Health)

Experience

Experience gained through training within the relevant field Experience of the relevant field/fields of Law i.e. clinical negligence/personal injury and Inquests. Advocacy in Coroner’s Court. Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff

Skills and Attributes

IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced. Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances. Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work. Ability to prioritise and organise own work and recognise own capabilities. Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against C&V UHB core values: Listening and learning / Working together / Taking responsibility / Innovating Evidence of excellent client care skills. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Satisfactory Standard DBS clearance Willing to undertake further professional development Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations. A Welsh speaker would be desirable

Managing your application We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status. We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting the Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Contact Name Emma SwalesJob title Head of InquestsEmail address Emma.Swales@wales.nhs.ukTelephone number 02921841797 Additional information If Emma unavailable, please contact Vicky Stuart on 02921836322 #J-18808-Ljbffr