Investigation Officer

The role

Are you passionate about safeguarding public trust and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare?

If so, you may be interested in becoming an essential part of our large but close-knit, investigation team of over 100 investigation officers, support staff and leaders.

We are looking for dedicated and detail-oriented Investigation Officers to join our team of case owners who review and monitor the practise of doctors, physician associates (PAs)and anaesthesia associates (AAs.) This crucial role helps protect the health and well-being of the public by investigating concerns related to medical professionals and ensuring that standards are upheld across the UK. Their work directly influences whether regulatory or disciplinary action is necessary as well as monitoring the outcome of that action when needed.

Our Investigation Officers work across a range of responsibilities, including:

• Conduct thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct by healthcare professionals.
• Collecting and evaluating information received and recommending a course of action.
• Reviewing the progress of practitioners who have had action taken against their registration.

We are looking for people to fill several roles who will offer unwavering attention to detail, professionalism, and compassion towards all involved in fitness to practise.

The roles are based in Manchester with a minimum of two days in the office per month. For the remainder of the month the roles are home based.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

The benefits

We work with doctors, PAs, AAs, those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate and take action if needed.

You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

To find out more please click here. 

How to apply for the role

Please provide a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the essential skills for the role, which are listed in the job description. You should also include a paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for the role.

We recommend no more than 2 sides of A4 for the covering letter, but it can be more if required.

We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

If you do not provide all the above, we will not be able to progress your application and your application could be withdrawn.

Diversity and inclusivity

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support its principles. However, please note that although we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, the Disability Confident interview scheme will not be applied for this role on this occasion.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)