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Independent Investigation Service for Healthcare Providers

Independent Investigation Service for Healthcare Providers

Following the evidence – Conducting investigations

CIRI provides healthcare organisations expertise and independent support by investigating performance concerns, complaints and grievances relating to the conduct or capability of individuals or teams. 

When allegations arise, such as incivility, sexual misconduct or breaches of probity, or where an individual’s capability to perform their role is called into question, a robust investigation grounded in specialist knowledge and a commitment to fair, evidence based processes is essential. 

Our lead investigator has extensive expertise in conducting a wide range of investigations, including NHS workplace investigations.  Her methodology is informed by years of experience in operational, national policy and advisory roles across the NHS and wider healthcare system.

As a senior adviser for the Practitioner Performance Advice Service (formerly the National Clinical Assessment Service) until 2022 she provided strategic guidance  identifying and managing performance concerns including case management, case investigation, drafting effective Terms of Reference across the NHS and independent sector.  

She continues to work in a strategic and policy role for NHS England, ensuring that her knowledge of Maintaining High Professional Standards (MHPS), HR policy,  and the Responsible Officer and Performers Lists Regulations remains current and deeply informed by the evolving landscape of professional standards, regulations and policy.

Testimonials

Manda was excellent, treated a vulnerable interviewee with great care and compassion. She was clear, concise in her questions of case manager and the investigation she did answers the terms of reference. It was a pleasure to work with Manda.
Chief Medical Officer
NHS Foundation Trust
Thank you for navigating your way through this case and for delivering a comprehensive, well-structured and balanced report to present the findings of your investigation. This was a difficult case on initial reading, steeped in emotion and serious allegations, and you were able to quickly navigate to the heart of the matter to explore the evidence and conclude your findings. You did this in a timely and professional way and were always very prompt to respond throughout. Thank you Manda.
Senior HR manager consultant
NHS Trust
Thank you for delivering a well structured and balanced report following your investigation. The timescale was protracted due to various issues out of your control so I thank you for your persistence and patience with the various parties involved.
Senior HR manager consultant
NHS Trust
I do hope this leads to completion of what has been a very difficult process for the staff involved. I'm very grateful to you for your full and thorough consideration of the facts.
Witness
Consultant clinical psychologist