Job Description
Manage a portfolio of clinical claims against the State, investigating and evaluating each claim, and proposing approaches for resolution.
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government, managing a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities.
The State Claims Agency (SCA) is responsible for managing claims and risk management functions delegated to it under the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2000.
The SCA's principal objectives are to act fairly and ethically in its dealings with people who have suffered injuries and to implement targeted personal injury and property damage risk work programmes.
The SCA's remit covers personal injury and third-party property damage risks and claims relating to certain State authorities, including the State itself, Government ministers, and healthcare enterprises.
Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits, including hybrid work options, an extensive wellbeing programme, and reimbursement of annual professional membership fees.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of clinical claims against the State, investigating and evaluating each claim.
- Propose approaches for resolution and implement subject to approval.
- Liaise with solicitors and other third parties to seek guidance on the most appropriate approach to each claim.
- Select solicitors, barristers, and experts for each case and attend meetings with hospitals or health agencies.
- Ensure timely processing of all claims and accurate documentation.
- Assist health authorities and hospitals in respect of managing coronial inquests.
- Act as a daily contact for hospitals and other health agencies assigned to provide advice and guidance on issues pertinent to the Clinical Indemnity Scheme.
- Provide medical legal advice to all hospitals within the assigned portfolio.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in clinical claims/litigation.
- Proven track record in medical defence litigation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Legal or ACII qualification.
Pension Abatement: If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.