Manager, Medicolegal Services

• Full Time, Fixed Term (3-6 months) based at Royal Melbourne Hospital, City Campus
• Co-ordinate and manage Melbourne Health’s medicolegal processes to support Melbourne Health in meeting its medicolegal and insurance obligations.
• Provide oversight and management for a number of medicolegal services within Melbourne Health including, subpoenas, police and court liaison, medical negligence claims, and clinical Freedom of Information requests and issues.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Clinical Governance and Medical Services team

Your Opportunity:

• Maintain accurate recording and extraction of information related to status, actions and deadlines for medicolegal matters: Coronial investigations, litigation and notifications to Melbourne Health’s insurer, the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA).
• Provide management and support for the Freedom of Information team and Police Liaison Officer
• Oversee and facilitate the provision of medical reports to various bodies such as TAC, WorkCover, insurance companies and lawyers in accordance.
• Liaise with VMIA and lawyers to represent the interests of Melbourne Health and its staff to facilitate their management of Coronial investigations, medicolegal litigation.
• Liaise with relevant clinical governance, consumer liaison and quality improvement staff regarding review of deaths reported to the Coroner, and information and statements to investigatory bodies.

About You:

• Vocational or higher education in a relevant field, including clinical, legal or paralegal qualifications
• General understanding of medicolegal processes and principles, including Coronial and litigation processes.
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with all staff, including members of the Executive and senior clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to: prepare reports using clear, concise language; and organise information into a logical sequence and include content appropriate for the purpose and audience.
• Experience in medicolegal management and/or clinical governance in a public hospital setting.

Benefits:

• A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs (That’s an additional day off every month!).

Interested?

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au  If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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