About this role
About the team and what we do: The Sensitive and Complex Casework Team (SCCT) sits within the NMC’s legal services and plays a vital role in progressing the most complex, high-risk and sensitive fitness to practise cases. Our work supports the NMC’s statutory duty to protect the public, while ensuring that investigations are fair, proportionate and timely. The team works closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, often on cases that involve heightened public interest or significant risk considerations. A key area of focus is maternity-related cases. As part of SCCT, you’ll be working in a collaborative, supportive environment where shared learning, consistency of approach and professional development are actively encouraged. Your role and Impact The Specialist Case Lead plays a key role in managing sensitive and complex cases, including neonatal and maternal deaths, coroner findings, and major inquiries. In this role, you will support casework and ensure matters are conducted in a fair, proportionate, and legally compliant manner, maintaining the highest professional standards. What you’ll bring to the role Core management skills and experience of people management Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Specialist / support skills Salary Details London - £44,065 - £48961 Edinburgh -£40,982 - £45,535 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. 30 days annual leave Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions Life Insurance – 4 x current salary Hybrid working Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Perkbox membership Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office Season ticket loans