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In-House Head of Serious Injury \n\n Location: Durham \n\n Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum \n\n An In-House Head of Serious Injury is required to lead companies Serious Injury division. This is a senior role with responsibility for strategy, operational delivery, compliance and commercial performance. \n\n The role has ownership of the Serious Injury function, focusing on service quality, regulatory adherence and sustainable growth. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in shaping how serious injury services are delivered. \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Deliver the Serious Injury strategy in line with company objectives\n\t, • Lead operational delivery of medico legal reporting for serious injury cases\n\t, • Ensure compliance with CPR, GDPR, MedCo and industry standards\n\t, • Manage client relationships, governance and escalations\n\t, • Lead and develop operational teams against KPIs\n\t, • Private Medical Insurance with AXA\n\t, • Medical Cash Plan with Simply Health\n\t, • 5 percent matched pension and four times salary life assurance\n\t, • 23 days holiday rising to 27 with service, plus holiday purchase scheme\n\t #INDCATN

Clinical Psychologist Medico Legal 📍 Remote 🕘 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) Salary 65K We are now seeking an experienced and highly professional Clinical Psychologist to join our expanding medico‑legal and occupational health services. This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical expertise with expert witness work, contributing to high‑quality assessments, evidence‑based interventions, and authoritative medico‑legal reporting. Role Overview In this role, you will: • Carry out comprehensive psychological assessments across a range of presentations., • Deliver short‑ to medium‑term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions., • Produce structured, impartial, and compliant expert witness reports for legal proceedings., • Support the development and quality assurance of our expert panel., • Attend court or tribunal hearings to provide expert evidence when required., • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date clinical records in line with GDPR, HCPC standards, and NHS/private practice requirements., • Participate in regular supervision and ongoing CPD., • Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulatory changes, medical standards, HSE guidance, and case law. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge • BPS‑accredited Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)., • HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist., • Minimum two years’ post‑qualification experience., • Formal training and experience in delivering CBT., • Competence in medico‑legal report writing; Bond Solon training desirable., • Strong understanding of CPR Part 35 and PD 35 duties., • Evidence of ongoing medico‑legal CPD., • At least two years’ clinical experience or 100+ personal injury reports completed., • Experience across a range of case types (clinical negligence, serious injury, disability, criminal, mental capacity) desirable., • Experience participating in case conferences desirable., • Experience giving oral evidence in court advantageous., • Demonstrated experience delivering CBT to diverse client groups., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships based on trust and respect., • Strong written and oral evidence‑giving skills., • Ability to produce impartial, well‑structured, and compliant expert witness reports., • Effective participation in Discussions of Experts., • Strong organisational skills and commitment to evidence‑based practice., • Ability to produce high‑quality Joint Statements (desirable)., • Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex evidence., • Open‑minded, reflective, and receptive to new perspectives., • Confident and professional demeanour., • Independence of thought and sound professional judgement., • Commitment to ongoing CPD and development as an expert witness., • Dedication to upholding the standards of the expert witness profession. Key Working Relationships • Expert Liaison Team, • Medico‑Legal Reporting (MLR) Team Supported by: • Values Behavioural Framework, • SMILE Leadership Framework Our Values All colleagues are expected to demonstrate our core values: • Focused, • Innovation, • Respect, • Standards, • Team You will also be required to work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including: • GDPR, • Equality Act 2010, • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, • ISO 7001, • ISO 14001 We’re proud to share that ExamWorks UK has once again achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, reaffirming our commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all colleagues.

A leading care provider in Durham seeks compassionate Female Support Workers to assist a friendly woman with a spinal cord injury in her home. The role involves delivering personal care, medication support, and driving her to appointments, while promoting independence and well-being.