NHS Resolution
Senior Claims Manager
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Who We Are
We are NHS Resolution, an arm’s length body operating under the Department of Health and Social Care. At our core, we specialise in claims management, dispute resolution, and knowledge sharing within the NHS. Our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patient care.
Our Claims directorate is responsible for managing a total of ten indemnity schemes covering clinical and non-clinical legal liabilities of NHS organisations in England and independent sector providers of care to NHS patients.
The NHS Resolution Claims Management function has embarked on a transformation and expansion programme with a vision to deliver a single, integrated claims function, with a supportive organisational structure that avoids duplication of effort and allows teams to develop their skills.
Having experienced claims managers as part of our workforce is key to the successful delivery of NHS Resolutions Strategy and we are committed to harnessing the power of claims management expertise to achieve excellence in delivery of our objectives.
The Opportunity
As NHS Resolution continues to evolve, we have are recruiting for experienced Senior Claims Managers with a background in clinical negligence and of managing a complex and/or high value caseload while successfully achieving set targets. This is a fantastic time to join an organisation where your expertise will be highly valued, your contribution will make a real impact, and you will play a key role in managing claims from commencement to conclusion. In return, you will have the opportunity to help achieve fair outcomes, support learning across the NHS, and be part of a team shaping an important area of work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing a caseload of complex or high value claims on behalf of Trusts, GPs, and NHS England, ensuring successful handling and resolution.
- Working closely with claims function colleagues to deliver our strategic aims of fair resolution whilst ensuring lessons learnt are fed into wider NHS safety systems to improve standards of patient care.
- In conjunction with Technical Leader colleagues promoting the delivery of high technical performance of the team whilst maintaining exemplary customer service.
- Promoting high quality standards of case handling to deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the team which consistently meet or exceed designated audit requirements.
- Supporting the technical development of team members in collaboration with the Operational and Technical Leads, contributing to their career progression.
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What We’re Looking For
- Extensive experience of handling clinical negligence claims to a successful conclusion and experience of successfully managing a complex and/or high value caseload while successfully achieving set targets
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the application of current law relating to clinical negligence claims
- Demonstrable evidence of the ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities within a claims environment
- Excellent communication skills, including composing complex correspondence and legal documentation
- Experience of planning, designing and delivering training to share expert knowledge with claims colleagues
- The ability to explain highly complex issues to internal and external stakeholders and overcome any barriers to understanding
- Understanding of NHS Resolution strategic objectives, philosophy and PEER values
What We Offer In Return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- We are a committed flexible and family-friendly working organisation supporting individuals in having a work and life balance
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies
- A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
- Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements
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At NHS Resolution (NHSR), we pride ourselves on recruiting talented individuals from a wide array of professional backgrounds. While many of our team members come from the NHS, we also welcome expertise from insurance companies, legal firms, technology sectors, and everything in between. Our commitment to diversity means we value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our organisation. By fostering an inclusive environment, we ensure that our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
Additional Information
Please submit a CV outlining your work history and key responsibilities, along with a supporting statement of no more than two A4 pages explaining what you will bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria, including your background, experience and career achievements. For internal applicants, please also include information regarding your current FHA (financial handling authority).
Closing date: 11 August 2026. NHS Resolution is recruiting for new permanent Senior Claims Manager vacancies throughout 2026/27.
We encourage applicants to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close vacancies early should sufficient applications be received
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You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.
Please note: if you have applied for a Senior Claims Manager role with NHS Resolution in the last 6 months and have not been successful at any stage of the selection process, your application may not be considered as part of this campaign.
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