Investigations Officer - 12 Months FTC Maternity Cover

Role PurposeThe purpose of the role is to progress fitness to practise (FtP) complaints from initial receipt through the investigation process to Case Examiner/Investigation Committee (IC) consideration and on to final FTP Committee hearing (if applicable) in a customer centric, timely and effective manner. This role may include applications for interim orders and management of IO reviews, including monitoring conditions of practice), preparation for case examiner / IC consideration and preparation for FtPC hearings. The role holder will be expected to provide clear instructions to the Council''s in-house or external lawyers and to contribute to the ongoing development and efficiencies in fitness to practise. Please see job description on the next page, once you click apply, for more information Key Accountabilities• Initial and ongoing assessment (including risk assessment) of cases, placing the protection of the public at the core of all casework activity including preparation of interim order applications, management of IO reviews/High Court extensions and monitoring conditions of practice.• Setting an initial case plan (or agree a plan drafted by in-house or external lawyers), and liaising with the Legal department to identify potential sources of information, potential witnesses, potential barriers to the investigation and ensuring that all appropriate lines of enquiry are pursued;• Producing high quality written work - including summary reports for managers and/or ..... full job details .....