Nurse Expert Witnesses 

Harrison Associates is respected within the sector as one of the long-standing Expert Witness, Case Management and Rehabilitation organisations. For over 35 years, Harrison Associates has been helping people with life-changing injuries to reclaim their lives. We pride ourselves on knowledge and expertise, outstanding quality of service and outcome-focused solutions.

Our business continues to grow and because of this, we have exciting opportunities to welcome experienced Nursing professionals to our network to complete quantum reports, particularly regarding care needs, and also if suitable produce Liability and Breach of Duty reports. As an Expert Witness, you will use your specialist experience to assist the Court and legal professionals in serious personal injury and clinical negligence cases.

Responsibilities:

Depending on areas of expertise you will be required to:

• Evaluate and analyse documentation and prepare comprehensive reports
• Prepare quantum and liability reports, detailing the client's needs, your professional recommendations and associated costs
• Following through the case from the initial instruction to case settlement, including: timely review of new evidence and documentation, responding to queries from legal professionals, attending case conferences with barristers, participating in experts’ meetings, and writing statements as well as providing oral evidence in Court if required.

We are looking for Nurses with extensive experience in the following:

• Setting up and managing care packages in the community
• Working with clients who have catastrophic and multiple injuries
• Brain Injuries
• Spinal Injury
• Amputations
• Paediatrics
• Care/rehabilitation within the community

Attributes:

Candidates should be able to:

• Undertake a holistic assessment; pick up on non-verbal cues; empathise with the individual’s situation and relate to different people from different backgrounds
• Travel to assess individuals in their own homes
• Have a comprehensive grasp of the English language and high standards of written English, with attention to detail required
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Make decisions and seek appropriate support where and when necessary
• Be assertive and self-confident
• Project a professional image at all times, in particular with the Claimant and at Case Conferences and Court
• Manage their own time and to be able to work under time constraints as and when required.

We can provide:

• A regular flow of referrals to suit your availability
• Excellent remuneration and flexible hours
• A self-employed contract that will work around your other work commitments
• Access to a professional peer support group and continuous development
• Industry-leading training package and ongoing support to all of our associates

For more information and an informal chat, please contact Jess Remnant on 07880 203 462 or email jess.remnant@handlgroup.co.uk