Investigations Assistant

Nursing and Midwifery Council ,
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,276 per annum

Overview

Investigations Assistant Permanent, full time £20,276 - £23,854 (dependant on experience) plus benefits Edinburgh About us We’re the independent regulator of the UK’s 700,000 registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates. We set the qualifications students must achieve to step into their first job with the right skills and knowledge to look after patients, mothers, and the public with kindness, skill, respect and compassion. Better and safer care for people is at the heart of what we do, supporting nurses, midwives and nursing associates across the UK to strive for the highest standards By promoting professionalism, we help to inspire confidence among the public and pride among nurses, midwives and nursing associates. Held in high regard, they are able to act as leaders in their communities. About the role The Investigations Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and casework support to the investigation team throughout the investigation and subsequent progression of the case in line with the rules, operational standards and performance measures. This is a varied role which plays a critical part in ensuring the NMC meets its service standards and key performance indicators. The role requires motivation and the ability to support the team with a high volume of caseloads and managing conflicting priorities effectively. As well as providing administrative support the role involves assisting with gathering information and evidence, taking witness statements and holding a small individual caseload of investigations to progress. Previous investigations experience is not essential. This is a great opportunity to get exposure to an investigations environment and to develop and enhance your investigation skills. Skills and experience required Ability to proactively plan, prioritise, multi-task and meet tight deadlines. Ability to work within defined regulations and follow established procedures. Have well developed communication skills and demonstrable written and verbal English skills. Highly motivated and able to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently using own initiative. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to problem solve. Able to demonstrate a high level of integrity, patience, resilience, confidence and professionalism when dealing with pressured, unpredictable and sensitive situations and, at times, differing points of view. Why work for the NMC? Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to recruit the right people in the right places and we value the contribution they make to the success of our organisation. In return, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To apply For more information about the role please read the job description and the person specification. Please click on the apply button at the top or bottom of this advert, where you will be taken through our application process, where you will be asked to submit your experience in line with the essential criteria detailed in our person specification. Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 08 March 2020 at 23:59 Interview Date: 18/19/20 March 2020 The NMC is an exciting organisation with the ambition to be the leading healthcare regulator. To achieve this, we are working in an agile way that offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Working life doesn’t always have to be 'nine to five’ and we support flexible and agile working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resource team about the flexibility we could offer for this role. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, disability, or gender identity. Registered Charity in England and Wales [1091434] and in Scotland [SC038362]

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