Lawyer - Fitness to Practise

1 week ago

Bexley, Greater London, United Kingdom Nursing and Midwifery Council Full time
Job Description

As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), you will play a critical role in regulating the nursing and midwifery professions across the UK. Your primary responsibility will be to review and prepare fitness to practise cases, as well as conducting advocacy in substantive and non-substantive hearings before our practice committees.

You will work closely with our lawyers and paralegals to provide technical supervision and support with professional development. You will be expected to maintain a high level of attention to detail and quality assure your own work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and prepare fitness to practise cases
  • Conduct advocacy in substantive and non-substantive hearings
  • Advise on PSA and registrant appeals
  • Provide technical supervision and support with professional development

Requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive)
  • Holder of a UK Practising Certificate/eligible to obtain a UK Practising Certificate
  • Proven experience of providing consistently accurate and appropriate legal advice
  • Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and/or dealing with high profile, sensitive issues
  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
  • Collaborative approach when working with other internal teams
  • Person-centred approach to daily work, including showing respect to all, listening and sensitively managing vulnerable individuals

Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits:

  • 30 days annual leave - plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Hybrid/Flexible working policies
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Perkbox membership
  • Subsidised restaurant in our office

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