Associate Expert Witness Trainer – Quantum

THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide support and mentoring Associate Expert Witnesses in the preparation of high-quality medico-legal quantum reports, drawing on your clinical background in complex care. This role involves providing professional guidance and ensuring that expert reports are comprehensive, accurate, and meet the expectations of the legal process.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Providing tailored guidance, and support to Associate Expert Witnesses involved in quantum care and occupational therapy cases, to develop their skills and expertise.
• Advising on case instructions and navigating the legal processes associated with expert witness work.
• Supporting Associate Expert Witnesses to meet deadlines and adhere to Service Level Agreements efficiently.
• Offering clinical and strategic advice to ensure reports are well-founded and legally robust.
• Reviewing complex medico-legal reports, offering detailed feedback to enhance quality and ensure accuracy in the final product.
• Participating in and providing input during weekly case clinics, sharing knowledge and insights relevant to quantum care/OT cases.
• Collaborating with the Reports Team and Quality Assurance Team to ensure seamless support and delivery of high-standard medico-legal services, as identified by the Head of Business Operations.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Clinical qualification in relevant professional field (degree advantageous, minimum 10 years post registration): for example, Nurse, OT. (essential)
• Background in healthcare. Preferably with some experience of care package provision and individuals with long term health needs. (essential)
• Background in Civil Law. Preferably within the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury sector. (desirable)
• Ability to understand and calculate costs associated with care/therapy provision as recommended within Associate Expert Witness reports. (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus.
• Ability to react to frequently changing time scales
• Ability to identify the medico-legal aspects of the claim-cycle.
• IT skills – outlook, word, excel.
• Organisational skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Line management experience advantageous but not essential.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Rigorous, evidence-based professional, keen attention to detail
• Hardworking
• Driven to deliver outstanding customer service
• Approachable, supportive & helpful
• Unified working across internal departments to deliver the service; Operations, Finance, CM’s, Governance
• Curious to find new ways to support stakeholders
• Passionate to keep our injured clients at the centre of everything we do
• Knowledgeable
• Confident communicator orally & in writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Integrity
• Resilient

A career at Bush & Co gives you the opportunity to bring your skills and experience to the catastrophic injury sector, helping people following life changing injuries and supporting the legal and insurance industry to care for clients.

You may have experience of the following: Medico-Legal Expert Mentor, Clinical Expert Witness Advisor, Senior Expert Witness Training Consultant, Associate Expert Witness Development Lead, Quantum Care Expert Witness Coach, Expert Witness Guidance Specialist – Clinical Reports, Medico-Legal Training and Support Manager, Clinical Mentor – Expert Witness Reports, Medico-Legal Clinical Trainer, etc.

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