SCCT Specialist Case Lead

nmc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sensitive and Complex Casework Team (SCCT) at NMC is seeking a Specialist Case Lead to manage high‑risk fitness to practise matters, including neonatal and maternal cases, coroner findings and major inquiries. You will support casework to ensure proceedings are fair, proportionate and legally compliant, while upholding the highest professional standards.

Based in London or Edinburgh, the role requires strong people management, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, and

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and people leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to provide specialist support in complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead sensitive and complex fitness to practise cases with fairness and legal compliance.
• Coordinate casework across neonatal and maternal caseloads and major inquiries.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained throughout investigations.

Skills

People management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Specialist skills

Job description

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.