Hearing Support Officer

Hearing Support Officer

Full-Time 26247 - 30023 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
The Nursing and Midwifery Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support Hearings Officers and ensure smooth operations of hearings processes.
  • Company: Join a vital team at the Nursing and Midwifery Council in London.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 30 days leave, hybrid working, and enhanced pension contributions.
  • Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for career growth and a dynamic work culture.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference while developing your administrative skills in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Strong admin experience, excellent communication skills, and IT proficiency required.

The predicted salary is between 26247 - 30023 £ per year.

The Hearings Support Team is an essential administrative function that provides vital support to the Hearings Officers. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth operation and efficiency of our hearings process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To arrange for decisions to be communicated as soon as practicable after the conclusion of a hearing or meeting, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules 2004.
  • To maintain alerts database for all NMC registrants following FtP hearing outcomes.
  • To manage updating of the register (Microsoft Dynamics 365) and case management system (CMS) notification of alerts and ensure all outcomes are updated accurately to ensure public protection.

About You:

  • Demonstrable experience of delivering high quality administration and person‑centred customer service.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent IT skills, with experience of utilising spreadsheets and producing attendance logs and statistics.
  • Ability to deal with a high workload and pressurised environment, including prioritising conflicting demands.
  • Experience of following established standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to show sensitivity and tact when identifying and working with customer needs and confidential information.

Benefits:

  • 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

Additional Information:

The role you are applying for is a flexible role, and whilst you will be posted initially to a team, this may require movement between teams as the flow of work dictates. You will of course understand that this flexible approach enables us to provide the best possible service to our registrants and reach the outcomes to our cases quickly and within a reasonable timeframe.

Hybrid Working Policy: We are currently working to a policy of office attendance for two days per week with the rest of the time working from home. Before submitting your application, please ensure you are able to commit to working in one of our office locations twice per week.

Reasonable adjustments: We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us.

Screening and vetting: All of our roles are subject to pre‑employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.

Hearing Support Officer employer: The Nursing and Midwifery Council

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and equality. With enhanced pension contributions and the opportunity for hybrid working, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life while contributing to meaningful customer interactions in the heart of London. The Council also prioritises professional development, ensuring that team members have ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the organisation.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Contact Details:

The Nursing and Midwifery Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Hearing Support Officer

High Quality Administration
Person-Centred Customer Service
Oral Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
IT Skills
Spreadsheet Utilisation
Data Management