Role:

The desired person will remain in clinical practice/ case management or have up to date clinical knowledge and experience and be interested in working on a self-employed basis. The main duties of the role will be preparing detailed CPR Part 35 compliant reports for the Court on the care, case management and rehabilitation/ therapy needs of claimants who have sustained injuries due to a personal injury or a medical negligence claim and will also assess the needs of the injured party, taking into account their life pre-injury, the impact it has had on everyday life and their needs going forward.

• Self-employed work


• Remote working, but you will need to travel to assess claimants in their own homes


• Rates: 60 to 100 depending on experience

Desired skills:

Expert witness experience is desirable however not essential, as we can support you with a bespoke in-house medico-legal training package.

You must have:

• At least 8 years post-qualification professional experience

• Considerable paediatric nursing experience including working with children with brain injury, spinal cord injury and/ or multi trauma/ orthopaedic injuries


• Community based experience (Adult/ Paediatrics, both is preferable) and a good understanding of rehabilitation needs following a catastrophic injury is desirable


• Implementation and management of community care packages/ case management experience is preferable but not absolutely necessary


• Experience in operational management is also advantageous

• Excellent verbal, written and personal presentation skills

• Confidence in your own professional judgement

• Great attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work including reviewing records and preparing lengthy documents

• Excellent IT skills and provision of own equipment/ workspace

Benefits:

• Guaranteed payment terms at good rates with high earning potential

• A bespoke medico-legal training package

• Regular referrals and a caseload suited to your availability and expertise

• Tailored administrative support throughout the life of a case

• Quality assurance of your reports

• Marketing to our established client-base

• Peer review, support and advice

Important note:

As an associate self-employed contractor, this work is compatible with full-time / part-time employment, offering significant flexibility alongside the opportunity to work within areas of special interest. You will be expected to manage your own time effectively and complete assessments/ written materials to a high standard. The client can provide you with the support, training and consultation you will need for an independent role through a fully managed workload and a dedicated administration team.

About Castlefield Recruitment & How to Apply

Castlefield Recruitment is a leading specialist in healthcare recruitment, connecting talented healthcare professionals with exceptional opportunities across the UK. We are committed to supporting your career journey and ensuring you find a role that aligns with your skills and aspirations.

To apply for this unique Expert Witness position, please submit your CV via the apply button. For more information or to speak our dedicated consultant Scott Hilton, contact Castlefield Recruitment 0161 938 7249