Hearings Coordinator

Hearings Coordinator Salary: £36,071 - £41,642 pa pro rata (Basic salary + Location allowance) Location: London – Hybrid (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home) Contract: Fixed-term contract for 6 months Hours: Full-time We have an exciting opportunity for a Hearings Coordinator in our Hearings team, to play a central role in the provision of coordinated administrative support before and after hearings.

The Hearings Coordinator will identify and resolve problems which arise during the run-up to hearings and be responsible for post-hearing administration. The Dental Professionals Hearings Service (the Hearings Service) conducts hearings for cases investigated and brought by the General Dental Council (GDC).

Cases are adjudicated by independent committees consisting of lay and dental professional panellists. The Hearings Service is administratively separated from the GDC. Hearings are formal adjudication proceedings. Decisions made at hearings can have serious consequences for the dental professionals and can be difficult and stressful for all those involved. Cases often include patients, witnesses and legal representatives.

About the role

Preparation of appropriate pre-hearing documentation for upcoming hearings, by liaising with panel members, hearings listing staff and internal and external legal teams. Undertake appropriate post-hearing correspondence and document handling.

Document publications on the GDC website and Register, ensuring consistency of text and adhering to GDPR guidelines. Coordinating and listing appeal applications. Database (CRM) updating, quality control and reporting for external organisations.

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