Section 29 Administrator

Part time 30 hours per week.

12 month fixed term contract which is likely to be made permanent. 

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Section 29 Administrator to join the Section 29 Team on a fixed term basis, although it is likely that the role will be made permanent. The Section 29 Administrator role is vital within the team. The postholder will be required to efficiently administer and coordinate section 29 processes, including maintaining and updating the team’s Case Management System, providing statistical and other information, contacting external bodies about cases, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring deadlines, organising and overseeing the s29 case meeting process including drafting and carrying out redactions of case meeting notes, in addition to general administrative work to support the team. You will also carry out initial consideration of simple Section 29 cases, when required.

The post requires someone who can work to deadlines both using their own initiative and as part of the team. The successful candidate must be highly organised and efficient, able to multitask and work to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy in their work. They must also demonstrate excellent computer skills, communication skills, and attention to detail.

Applicants should have a general awareness of the issues surrounding confidentiality and data security and able to handle confidential information.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but highly competent and effective team which carries out important work within the organisation.

About the team

The team is responsible for reviewing the decisions of the regulators’ fitness to practise committees. We receive c2000 cases a year and we can appeal these decisions if we consider they do not sufficiently protect the public.

You can find out more about our work on our website: PSA| Healthcare regulation | PSA.

About the Professional Standards Authority

We are the oversight body for 10 statutory regulators of professionals working in the Health and Social Care sector. We promote the health, safety and well-being of patients, service users and the public by raising standards of regulation and registration of people working in health and care. We are a small but respected organisation and contribute to discussions on professional regulation. We are independent, but report to the UK Parliament.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including 32.5 days annual leave a year pro rata plus bank holidays, an interest-free season ticket loan, and access to an employee assistance programme and health and well-being platform.

We have a hybrid working policy of two days in the office (three days during probation period) and three days at home per week (pro rata for part time staff). Our offices are currently located in Blackfriars, London. For new starters we’d expect attendance in the office for three days per week for an initial induction period.

How to apply

To apply for this position please use the application form located at the bottom of this page. We do not accept CVs or applications with CVs attached instead of a personal statement. See attachments at the bottom of this page for the job description and application form.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 April 2025 (11.59pm).

Interviews (which will include a written test on the day of the interview) will be held on 22-23 April 2025. Please note that it is unlikely that an alternative interview date could be offered should you be unable to attend at this time. Interviews will take place remotely.

If you have any questions, or would like reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team on 0207 389 8050 or email us at recruitment@professionalstandards.org.uk