The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Attorney

• Gather factual evidence to evaluate fitness-to-practise concerns after initial screening
• Ensure cases are investigated proportionately and promptly to protect the public in line with NMC statutory obligations
• Advise case holders on case direction, scoping, evidential considerations, risk management, and procedural issues
• Provide advice from investigation planning through review of completed investigation reports and evidence
• Provide direction on some cases and no advice on others as new working methods are tested
• Conduct witness interviews
• Engage with registrants, their representatives, and other external parties
• Provide oversight and support for High Court applications to extend interim orders
• Support High Court and Family Court applications seeking disclosure orders
• Motivate and coach junior staff
• Collaborate with other teams and work directly on cases

Investigations Lawyer

General

• Manage sensitive and complex cases, including neonatal and maternal deaths, coroner findings, and major inquiries
• Lead investigations into Fitness to Practise referrals
• Ensure investigations are fair, proportionate, and legally compliant
• Maintain the highest professional standards in casework
• Work within the expanded Sensitive and Complex Casework Team
• Move between teams as the flow of work dictates
• Help deliver outcomes on cases quickly and within a reasonable timeframe

SCCT Specialist, Case Lead

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Manage invoicing for the Case Preparation and Presentation Team and ensure payments are processed in line with policy
• Raise purchase orders and requisitions, including bulk purchase orders for regular suppliers
• Maintain accurate expenditure records and support monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries from colleagues and suppliers
• Review and process witness expense claims in line with reimbursement policies
• Manage the invoice inbox
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and finance colleagues to resolve payment and account queries
• Support wider Legal Support Team activities and provide cover for colleagues when required
• Support Fitness to Practise hearings and investigations through operational and administrative financial support
• Help maintain compliant, efficient and well-managed financial processes and strong financial governance

Investigations Lawyer

SCCT Specialist, Case Lead

Finance Administrator