Applications are invited for the following post:

Inquiries Legal Adviser – Fitness to Practise (Engineer Grade II)

This is a challenging and rewarding new role in the Fitness to Practise Department of the NMBI.

Reporting to the Director of Fitness to Practise, the Inquiries Legal Adviser will proactively support the progression of complaints under Part 8 and 9 of the Nurses and Midwives Act, 2011 (“the Act”) ensuring legal compliance, that natural justice and fair procedures are observed and providing guidance in relation to matters arising from the operation of the Act.

The successful candidate will also work closely with the Fitness to Practise Team in preparing for and scheduling of case management hearings (Callovers), applications and inquiries before Subcommittees of the Fitness to Practice Committee and general responsibility for the Fitness to Practise Committee including participation in training, membership and general queries.

The role will also include overseeing the monitoring of conditions imposed and providing updates to the Board.

The contract is a full time, permanent position, subject to successful completion of the probationary period.

Closing date is 12:00 noon (Irish time), Thursday, 03 February 2022.

For further information please visit the vacancies section of our website where you can find the information booklet. If you would like to apply for this position please download and complete an application form and forward to hr@nmbi.ie before the closing date and time.