Lion Group is a holding company for a number of different ventures including:
witness-experts.com - An expert witness consulting agency for legal firms
count.co.uk - An accounting, tax and government funding company
floodmaker.com - a marketing agency
The Role
About Us
Witness-Experts specializes in connecting legal firms, NGOs, and government organizations with the most suitable expert witnesses for their unique cases. We ensure precise expertise to support critical legal matters with reliability and precision.
The Role
As an Anaesthetist, you will leverage your clinical expertise to offer detailed, impartial insights and testimony in legal cases involving anaesthesia practices. Working on a freelance, case-by-case basis, you will assess medical records, provide expert opinions, and, when needed, deliver testimony that supports the clarity and understanding of anaesthesia-related issues within legal proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of patient records, anaesthetic procedures, and perioperative care standards in cases involving anaesthesia.
- Prepare clear, evidence-based reports to inform legal teams on aspects such as adherence to anaesthetic protocols, risk management, and best practices.
- Provide expert witness testimony in court or arbitration settings, presenting findings in a clear, objective, and professional manner.
- Collaborate with legal teams to break down complex medical information, ensuring it is accessible and understandable to non-medical audiences.
- Stay current with advancements and regulatory changes in anaesthesia to ensure expert insights align with current standards of practice.
Key Areas of Focus
- Evaluate cases related to the administration of general, regional, and local anaesthetics, as well as monitoring protocols and standards of care.
- Assess preoperative assessments, perioperative management, and postoperative monitoring to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence.
- Provide unbiased opinions on cases involving possible deviations from the standard of care, including anaesthetic errors, equipment misuse, and patient outcomes.
- Offer expert insights on anaesthesia-related risk factors, safety protocols, and the management of complications or adverse events.
- Deliver professional, well-supported testimony to help legal teams and juries understand the intricacies of anaesthesia and related care.
Qualifications
- Accredited medical degree with specialization in anaesthetics (e.g., FRCA or equivalent).
- In-depth knowledge of anaesthesia practices, patient safety protocols, and perioperative care standards.
- Experience in providing expert witness services or medical-legal consulting is highly valued.
What’s on Offer?
- Flexible, project-based role with opportunities to make a significant impact in high-stakes legal cases.
- Collaborate with respected law firms to provide expert analysis that supports the pursuit of justice in medical-legal cases.
- Be part of a consultancy recognized for its excellence and integrity in expert witness services.
Ideal Profile
- Fully qualified anaesthetist with extensive clinical experience, ideally in both anaesthesia and perioperative care.
- Proven background in medical-legal consulting, expert witness services, or related fields.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex medical concepts in a clear, accessible manner.
- Demonstrated expertise in writing detailed, objective reports that meet the evidentiary requirements of legal cases.
What's on Offer?
- Flexible working options
- Opportunity to make a positive impact