About Us At the NMC, we're committed to delivering excellence by living our values and behaviours every day. We foster a workplace built on these, ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our purpose. This role is aligned with our behaviour framework, and we'll assess you on four of these- Impactful decision making, Communicating with impact, achieving results and Compassionate and person- centered -in addition to your technical skills and experience. Please read the person specification in the job description for further details of exactly what we'll be assessing you on. About the Team and what we do The Case Preparation and Presentation (CPP) team is a multidisciplinary team mainly responsible for preparing and presenting "case to answer" cases referred to the Fitness to Practise Committee for fair and timely conclusions. About the role The NMC's largest team of lawyers and paralegals prides itself on its collegiate and supportive environment. Lawyers are supported by a head and senior lawyers who provide technical supervision and support with professional development. Our lawyers review and prepare fitness to practise cases for our practice committees as well as preparing applications to be heard in the High Court. This role has a focus on advocacy and involves presenting hearings regularly before the NMC's practice committees. Our hearings range from straightforward to complex and are heard both virtually and at our hearing centres in London and Edinburgh. Lawyers with the relevant rights of audience can also expect to appear regularly in the County Court and High Court or Court of Session. About You You will be a lawyer who may already have experience of regulatory law (but if not, you should demonstrate an interest in this area) and who will be committed to helping us to deliver high quality adjudication outcomes for registrants referred to the NMC in a person-centred way. You will be an excellent communicator, whether that be in oral, written or presentation form. You will also have a high level of attention to detail and will have the ability to quality assure your own work with minimal supervision. Skills and experience required Holder of a UK Practising Certificate as UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Experience of advocacy Proven experience of providing consistently accurate and appropriate legal advice while meeting tight deadlines Experience of autonomous decision making while dealing with high profile, sensitive issues Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Collaborative working with other internal teams Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on a range of different matters and cases simultaneously Good IT skills Person-centred approach to daily work, including showing respect to all, listening and sensitively managing individuals with additional needs Strong commitment to and understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion within the environment that the NMC operates High level of personal integrity, professionalism and confidentiality Please note that this role requires you to review and work with sensitive and distressing material relating to fitness to practice cases and you will be given the appropriate support to deal with this material. There is a fixed-term, part-time role available, as well as permanent, full-time positions.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
About Us At the NMC, we're committed to delivering excellence by living our values and behaviours every day. We foster a workplace built on these, ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our purpose. This role is aligned with our behaviour framework, and we'll assess you on four of these- Impactful decision making, Communicating with impact, achieving results and Compassionate and person- centered -in addition to your technical skills and experience. Please read the person specification in the job description for further details of exactly what we'll be assessing you on. About the Team and what we do The Case Preparation and Presentation (CPP) team is a multidisciplinary team mainly responsible for preparing and presenting "case to answer" cases referred to the Fitness to Practise Committee for fair and timely conclusions. About the role The NMC's largest team of lawyers and paralegals prides itself on its collegiate and supportive environment. Lawyers are supported by a head and senior lawyers who provide technical supervision and support with professional development. Our lawyers review and prepare fitness to practise cases for our practice committees as well as preparing applications to be heard in the High Court. This role has a focus on advocacy and involves presenting hearings regularly before the NMC's practice committees. Our hearings range from straightforward to complex and are heard both virtually and at our hearing centres in London and Edinburgh. Lawyers with the relevant rights of audience can also expect to appear regularly in the County Court and High Court or Court of Session. About You You will be a lawyer who may already have experience of regulatory law (but if not, you should demonstrate an interest in this area) and who will be committed to helping us to deliver high quality adjudication outcomes for registrants referred to the NMC in a person-centred way. You will be an excellent communicator, whether that be in oral, written or presentation form. You will also have a high level of attention to detail and will have the ability to quality assure your own work with minimal supervision. Skills and experience required Holder of a UK Practising Certificate as UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Experience of advocacy Proven experience of providing consistently accurate and appropriate legal advice while meeting tight deadlines Experience of autonomous decision making while dealing with high profile, sensitive issues Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Collaborative working with other internal teams Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on a range of different matters and cases simultaneously Good IT skills Person-centred approach to daily work, including showing respect to all, listening and sensitively managing individuals with additional needs Strong commitment to and understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion within the environment that the NMC operates High level of personal integrity, professionalism and confidentiality Please note that this role requires you to review and work with sensitive and distressing material relating to fitness to practice cases and you will be given the appropriate support to deal with this material. There is a fixed-term, part-time role available, as well as permanent, full-time positions.
About Us At the NMC, we're committed to delivering excellence by living our values and behaviours every day. We foster a workplace built on these, ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our purpose. This role is aligned with our behaviour framework, and we'll assess you on four of these- Communicating with impact, Collaborating and including, Developing Self and Others and Acting with Purpose. About the role We're looking for a dynamic and resilient leader to join our Adjudications Department as a Senior Adjudications Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving high performance, quality, and accountability across a busy hearings operation that plays a vital role in protecting the public and upholding confidence in the nursing and midwifery professions. You will lead a team of hearings managers and operational staff, providing clear direction and support to ensure hearings are delivered efficiently, fairly and to consistently high standards. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening team culture, embedding NMC values and behaviours and supporting colleagues to reach their full potential. This role carries significant operational responsibility - you will monitor budgets, manage the team and ensure resources are used effectively to deliver excellent outcomes. We are a public-facing adjudication service with hearings delivered both virtually and in person from our London hearings centre in Stratford and Edinburgh. The postholder will be expected to maintain a strong and visible presence across our hearing operations, spending regular time on site to support staff, observe delivery and engage with stakeholders, Key Responsibilities Provide clear, visible leadership, setting direction and driving a culture of high performance, professionalism and collaboration. Manage and develop staff through effective coaching, feedback, and performance management. Support a positive working culture by setting clear expectations, promoting accountability and role-modelling professional behaviours. Oversee the planning and delivery of hearings, ensuring they are run efficiently, fairly and in line with our statutory framework. Manage budgets and resources effectively, identifying and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining quality. Use data and performance insights to inform decision-making, forecasting and continuous improvement. Work closely with senior colleagues across Adjudications, Fitness to Practise, Legal and external stakeholders to ensure joined-up delivery. Lead or contribute to projects that improve systems, processes, and staff capability across the Adjudications function. About You You'll be a confident and experienced leader who thrives on challenge and improvement. You'll have a proven record of managing complex operational teams and someone who thrives on engaging people to perform at their best and on driving continuous improvement. You'll bring: Proven experience leading operational team. Demonstrated ability to develop individuals and teams, fostering a positive and high-performing culture. Financial and resource management experience, including budget monitoring and forecasting. Excellent planning, analytical and organisational skills. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels. A commitment to fairness, public protection, and continuous improvement. Please note interviews for this role will take place on the 22nd of December.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
About Us At the NMC, we're committed to delivering excellence by living our values and behaviours every day. We foster a workplace built on these, ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our purpose. This role is aligned with our behaviour framework, and we'll assess you on four of these- Communicating with impact, Collaborating and including, Developing Self and Others and Acting with Purpose. About the role We're looking for a dynamic and resilient leader to join our Adjudications Department as a Senior Adjudications Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving high performance, quality, and accountability across a busy hearings operation that plays a vital role in protecting the public and upholding confidence in the nursing and midwifery professions. You will lead a team of hearings managers and operational staff, providing clear direction and support to ensure hearings are delivered efficiently, fairly and to consistently high standards. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening team culture, embedding NMC values and behaviours and supporting colleagues to reach their full potential. This role carries significant operational responsibility - you will monitor budgets, manage the team and ensure resources are used effectively to deliver excellent outcomes. We are a public-facing adjudication service with hearings delivered both virtually and in person from our London hearings centre in Stratford and Edinburgh. The postholder will be expected to maintain a strong and visible presence across our hearing operations, spending regular time on site to support staff, observe delivery and engage with stakeholders, Key Responsibilities Provide clear, visible leadership, setting direction and driving a culture of high performance, professionalism and collaboration. Manage and develop staff through effective coaching, feedback, and performance management. Support a positive working culture by setting clear expectations, promoting accountability and role-modelling professional behaviours. Oversee the planning and delivery of hearings, ensuring they are run efficiently, fairly and in line with our statutory framework. Manage budgets and resources effectively, identifying and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining quality. Use data and performance insights to inform decision-making, forecasting and continuous improvement. Work closely with senior colleagues across Adjudications, Fitness to Practise, Legal and external stakeholders to ensure joined-up delivery. Lead or contribute to projects that improve systems, processes, and staff capability across the Adjudications function. About You You'll be a confident and experienced leader who thrives on challenge and improvement. You'll have a proven record of managing complex operational teams and someone who thrives on engaging people to perform at their best and on driving continuous improvement. You'll bring: Proven experience leading operational team. Demonstrated ability to develop individuals and teams, fostering a positive and high-performing culture. Financial and resource management experience, including budget monitoring and forecasting. Excellent planning, analytical and organisational skills. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels. A commitment to fairness, public protection, and continuous improvement. Please note interviews for this role will take place on the 22nd of December.
Pay Details London - £58,022 -£64,469 Edinburgh - £54,098 - £60,109 About Us At the NMC, we're committed to delivering excellence by living our values and behaviours every day. We foster a workplace built on these, ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our purpose. This role is aligned with our behaviour framework, and we'll assess you on four of these- Impactful decision making, Communicating with impact, achieving results and Compassionate and person- centered -in addition to your technical skills and experience. Please read the person specification in the job description for further details of exactly what we'll be assessing you on. About the Team and what we do The Case Preparation and Presentation (CPP) team is a multidisciplinary team mainly responsible for preparing and presenting "case to answer" cases referred to the Fitness to Practise Committee for fair and timely conclusions. About the role The NMC's largest team of lawyers and paralegals prides itself on its collegiate and supportive environment. Lawyers are supported by a head and senior lawyers who provide technical supervision and support with professional development. Our lawyers review and prepare fitness to practise cases for our practice committees as well as preparing applications to be heard in the High Court. This role has a focus on advocacy and involves presenting hearings regularly before the NMC's practice committees. Our hearings range from straightforward to complex and are heard both virtually and at our hearing centres in London and Edinburgh. Lawyers with the relevant rights of audience can also expect to appear regularly in the County Court and High Court or Court of Session. About You You will be a lawyer who may already have experience of regulatory law (but if not, you should demonstrate an interest in this area) and who will be committed to helping us to deliver high quality adjudication outcomes for registrants referred to the NMC in a person-centred way. You will be an excellent communicator, whether that be in oral, written or presentation form. You will also have a high level of attention to detail and will have the ability to quality assure your own work with minimal supervision. Skills and experience required: Holder of a UK Practising Certificate as UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Experience of advocacy Proven experience of providing consistently accurate and appropriate legal advice while meeting tight deadlines Experience of autonomous decision making while dealing with high profile, sensitive issues Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Collaborative working with other internal teams Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on a range of different matters and cases simultaneously Good IT skills Person-centred approach to daily work, including showing respect to all, listening and sensitively managing individuals with additional needs Strong commitment to and understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion within the environment that the NMC operates High level of personal integrity, professionalism and confidentiality Please note that this role requires you to review and work with sensitive and distressing material relating to fitness to practice cases and you will be given the appropriate support to deal with this material.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Pay Details London - £58,022 -£64,469 Edinburgh - £54,098 - £60,109 About Us At the NMC, we're committed to delivering excellence by living our values and behaviours every day. We foster a workplace built on these, ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our purpose. This role is aligned with our behaviour framework, and we'll assess you on four of these- Impactful decision making, Communicating with impact, achieving results and Compassionate and person- centered -in addition to your technical skills and experience. Please read the person specification in the job description for further details of exactly what we'll be assessing you on. About the Team and what we do The Case Preparation and Presentation (CPP) team is a multidisciplinary team mainly responsible for preparing and presenting "case to answer" cases referred to the Fitness to Practise Committee for fair and timely conclusions. About the role The NMC's largest team of lawyers and paralegals prides itself on its collegiate and supportive environment. Lawyers are supported by a head and senior lawyers who provide technical supervision and support with professional development. Our lawyers review and prepare fitness to practise cases for our practice committees as well as preparing applications to be heard in the High Court. This role has a focus on advocacy and involves presenting hearings regularly before the NMC's practice committees. Our hearings range from straightforward to complex and are heard both virtually and at our hearing centres in London and Edinburgh. Lawyers with the relevant rights of audience can also expect to appear regularly in the County Court and High Court or Court of Session. About You You will be a lawyer who may already have experience of regulatory law (but if not, you should demonstrate an interest in this area) and who will be committed to helping us to deliver high quality adjudication outcomes for registrants referred to the NMC in a person-centred way. You will be an excellent communicator, whether that be in oral, written or presentation form. You will also have a high level of attention to detail and will have the ability to quality assure your own work with minimal supervision. Skills and experience required: Holder of a UK Practising Certificate as UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Experience of advocacy Proven experience of providing consistently accurate and appropriate legal advice while meeting tight deadlines Experience of autonomous decision making while dealing with high profile, sensitive issues Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Collaborative working with other internal teams Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on a range of different matters and cases simultaneously Good IT skills Person-centred approach to daily work, including showing respect to all, listening and sensitively managing individuals with additional needs Strong commitment to and understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion within the environment that the NMC operates High level of personal integrity, professionalism and confidentiality Please note that this role requires you to review and work with sensitive and distressing material relating to fitness to practice cases and you will be given the appropriate support to deal with this material.
