Expert Witness (Medico Legal Report Writing)

EXPERT WITNESS (MEDICO LEGAL REPORT WRITING) NATIONWIDE SELF EMPLOYED HIGH EARNING POTENTIAL Are you a qualified Speech Language Therapist, Midwife, Physiotherapist, Care Professional, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Health Therapist or other medical professional experienced with Spinal Injury or Acquired Brain Injury? If so, we need your knowledge and expertise....NOW!! What is an Expert Witness? An expert witness is someone who has a level of specialist knowledge or skill which means they are considered qualified to give their opinion on facts of a legal case either in a report or in form of verbal evidence in court. What can Bush & Company offer you? The quality and professionalism of Bush & Company's Experts is as important today as it has been for the last 30 years. Because of this we provide the most supportive, rewarding and enjoyable environment we can. * Flexible working & Excellent rewards - Unlike most companies we offer all of our Experts complete control over when and how much to work. And because of our scale you won't need to travel too far to work. * Full training and ongoing support, including - focussed in-house and external training courses, online resources, monthly newsletters and an annual conference. * Unrivalled peer to peer knowledge sharing and professional development - with access to over 135 clinicians and a dedicated mentoring program you can be sure that help is always at hand. Key requirements * You will have 10 years' minimum postgraduate experience in the appropriate field. * For care experts, experience of rehabilitation in the community is desirable. Experience should also include the assessment of care needs and the awareness of the difficulties associated with the implementation of care packages, whether that is by agency or directly employed care. * Intention to remain up-to-date in terms of expertise and continuing professional development for imminent future and until settlement of your final case. * Comprehensive grasp of spoken English and high standards of written English with attention to detail. * Current car driver's licence or the ability to travel via public transport with ease. * Dedicated working space at home or in a rented office that offers secure storage for documents. * Access to a suitable PC/laptop and telephone. * Ability and stamina to prepare lengthy reports using the company report template. (training provided) Key competencies * Ability to make decisions with relative ease, ability to take risks in relation to decisions, as and when required. * Ability to support opinion/recommendations with sound clinical reasoning as well as the evidence made available. * Ability to assess the situation and then prioritise, for example, when to take a global view, when to focus on detail and when to or when not to compromise. * Ability to be proactive in managing all issues associated with the case and be responsive to any administrative tasks such as emails, phone calls etc. as required. * Self-confident and assertive. Must have the ability to project a professional image at case conferences and at Court. Must be able to deal with lawyers, medical experts and other professionals confidently and appropriately. * Ability to manage own time. Ability to cope under pressure, particularly in relation to fluctuating workload and conflicting commitments. * Ability to work independently but at the same time be aware of your own limitations. * Ability to build rapport quickly with others. * Ability to undertake a holistic assessment, pick up on non-verbal cues, empathise with a person's situation and relate to different people from different social classes and backgrounds. * Ability to pay attention to detail in relation to your assessment and in relation to all written work. * Being conscientious and taking pride in your work. * Ability to be flexible in terms of your working hours and days, particularly in terms of last-minute Court cancellations/deadlines/additional work etc. More information can be obtained by visiting our website www.bushco.co.uk