Local Investigation and Hearing Workbook
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GMC & PROFESSIONAL REGULATION | PRACTICAL WORKBOOK
Local Investigation and Hearing Workbook
Map allegations, governing policy, evidence, interim controls and preparation for an employer meeting or hearing.
What this resource contains
Six structured preparation stages
Private writing space and review prompts
Process, deadline and confidentiality safeguards
Important
Independent general guidance. It does not replace clinical, employment, regulatory, immigration or legal advice. Do not include patient-identifiable or unnecessary colleague-identifiable information in worksheets.
Author: Dr N Aziz
Published and reviewed: 7 September 2026
Before you write
Use this on a trusted device or paper copy. Record references rather than copying patient-identifiable or privileged material. Nothing in this workbook is sent to SAS Doctors Review.
1. Procedural map
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Employer and employing entity
Policy and national framework
Investigation, capability, conduct, grievance or other route
Decision-maker and investigator
My status and representation rights
2. Allegation table
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Exact allegation
Date or period
Standard or rule said to apply
Evidence identified
Facts accepted, disputed or not known
3. Interim action
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Restriction or exclusion wording
Purpose and review date
Pay, access and communication arrangements
Impact on other work or revalidation
Challenge or review route advised
4. Evidence and witnesses
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Contemporaneous sources
Relevant context
Potential witness and scope
Missing or inaccessible material
Disclosure and confidentiality issue
5. Meeting preparation
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Questions likely to be asked
Concise evidence-based answer
Points requiring clarification
Document references
Questions for the panel or manager
6. Outcome and review
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Written reasons requested
Findings distinguished from recommendations
Action plan or sanction
Appeal deadline
Effect on GMC, appraisal or health support
Action summary
What must happen today?
Which adviser will I contact, for which process?
Which restrictions and deadlines have been independently confirmed?
Do not let one route obscure another
An internal grievance or appeal does not normally stop an external legal deadline. A regulatory adviser does not automatically represent an employment claim, and a wellbeing service does not provide legal advice.
Sources and disclaimer
Use the current GMC, MPTS, national NHS, Acas or Labour Relations Agency source and the correct local policy before acting. Processes, time limits and service eligibility change.
Independent general education
This workbook does not calculate a deadline, assess credibility, predict a regulatory outcome or replace individual legal, employment, regulatory or clinical advice.