MLR Nurse

We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘Expert Hand, Human Touch’ – something you’ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But, we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team, working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs.

Whichever team you join, working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things, and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

The work we do has been recognised in the awards we’ve won. We’re committed to being even better, and our awards help to show we’re on the right track.

We recognise that the office 9-5 isn’t for everyone. That’s why we’ve introduced ‘Flexible by Choice’. Whether it’s working from home, in our offices, or a combination of the both, we trust each other to support our clients, colleagues and communities at the right time, in the right way.

We have got a fantastic opportunity for a Medico Legal Records (MLR) nurse to join our MLR team.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Sort, index, pagination of digital medical records for CPI clients
• Preparation of a medical chronology and radiology schedule
• Identification of crucial missing records
• Interpret abbreviations, handwriting and medical terminology where required.
• 35 hours per week (with the ability to work these flexibly and from home)

Essential

• As this is a senior (clinical) administrative role, a minimum of 10 years clinical experience is required.
• Band 6 minimum in a clinical position.
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in Nursing or Midwifery.
• If education or experience is particularly specialised, must be able to demonstrate versatility in other clinical areas.
• Excellent IT literacy – previous use of Microsoft Word & Outlook necessary.
• Flexible to changes in procedure and IT.
• An understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Ideally some experience in a similar role, but full training will be provided
• Previous use of Adobe desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given.
• Clinical experience in the following areas – theatre, critical care, orthopaedics, paediatrics, safeguarding, midwifery, Ophthalmology, Dental or Neurology
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Confidential and professional manner.
• High standards of personal presentation.
• Good communication skills.
• Work on own initiative.
• Able comfortably to liaise with range of people.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to cope under pressure.

• 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave
• Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid!)
• Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services

We also offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you. Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture.

We welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to enabling everyone to thrive and understanding and celebrating our differences is a key part of that. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, on the Race At Work Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions. We also have a range of networks for LGBT+, disability, generations, gender, social mobility, ethnicity, faith and culture to celebrate our people and to enable everyone to thrive.

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.