We have an amazing opportunity for an exceptional individual with a flair for problem-solving to join our team as a Senior Decision Maker. The successful candidate will be joining the Senior Decision Making team on a permanent contract.

Purpose and main duties

The Senior Decision Making team evaluate and assess information received in the initial stages of our fitness to practise investigations to make sound decisions. They apply our Threshold Policy to decide if cases should close or be referred to our Investigating Committee.  For cases that are closed, they draft those decisions. For cases that are referred to the Investigating Committee, Senior Decision Makers are responsible for deciding when a case is ready to be considered by an Investigating Committee Panel (ICP). This involves assessing the particularised allegations and evidence available to the panel. This role will require the post-holder to make high volumes of decisions autonomously, which stand up to scrutiny, and are of a high quality. In addition to this work, the post-holder will be responsible for providing guidance and case direction to case management teams, to support the delivery of high quality and effective decision-making.

Some primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Making high volumes of critically important decisions about the progression of cases pre-Investigating Committee, whilst maintaining accuracy.

• Proactively identifying and making decisions in relation to high-risk cases to ensure they are effectively prioritised and advanced to an Interim Order application where necessary.

• Identifying and assessing further information and evidence required to progress fitness to practise investigations.

• Working with the pre-ICP case management teams to ensure the accurate application of relevant sections of the HCPC’s legislation, policy and FTP protocols, through the provision of training, advice and review of decisions.

• Proactively providing feedback and learning to Case Team Managers and Operational Managers on delayed cases and those approaching decision deadlines and performance indicators.

Candidate Requirements

You will have significant experience of autonomous decision-making (preferably in a legal or regulatory environment), including demonstrable ability and understanding of applying legislation, guidance, or policies, and making evidenced based decisions. You will have a high level of written English and verbal communication skills, and an ability to use your initiative to work effectively under pressure. Your strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively within a team and with your peers, to build and maintain positive relationships and assist colleagues by sharing and applying knowledge as required. You will also be able to demonstrate sound judgement, in circumstances where you will be required to analyse high volumes of case information. This will be particularly important as you will be required to make sound, evidence-based decisions about the HCPC’s position when applying the Threshold Policy in written reports which will be sent to internal and external stakeholders.

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification. As part of the application process, along with a copy of your most updated CV please submit a supporting statement explaining the reasons you should be considered for this role; and what demonstrable experience you will bring based on the person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 09 September 2024 (All vacancies will close at 1pm)

Interview Date: w/c 23 September 2024