About the Team
The Screening department is the first stage in the NMC’s fitness to practise process. You will be part of a small legal team where you will consider the concerns raised about our registrants, advising whether regulatory action is required or if further information is needed before a decision can be made. This is a key role in helping us to ensure the public is well protected.
About the Role
We are recruiting for a 12-month fixed term lawyer (for the Screening Department. Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice in line our screening guidance and relevant legal authorities on some of our most high profile, complex and challenging cases. You will have a significant role to play in advising colleagues on the necessary enquiries that are required to make an informed and evidence-based decision.
About You
We are looking for individuals with:
• A qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the UK.
• Holder of a UK Practising Certificate/eligible to obtain a UK Practising Certificate
• An ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience of providing autonomous high quality legal advice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• An ability to draft written work that conveys thoughts, concepts and information clearly and concisely.
• An ability to critically analyse, evaluate and question information you’re provided to produce evidence-based conclusions and reasoning.
Please see the job description for more information about the role and experience we’re looking for.