Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached in this vacancy or visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/interim-devices-working-group#current-vacancies

To make an application please email your application form, CV , completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference PRASEAG24-2 in the subject field.

Please note that only applications submitted to CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered.

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached in this vacancy or visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/interim-devices-working-group#current-vacancies

To make an application please email your application form, CV , completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference PRASEAG24-2 in the subject field.

Please note that only applications submitted to CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The members must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
• Be an active member of CPSA Board
• Must be a registered Healthcare Professional (HCP)
• Be an experienced practitioner who can provide the perspective of their specialism on relevant UK practice and medical device-related matters.
• Have the ability to represent the views of the wider CPSA and to feedback the work of PRASEAG to its members.
• Experience in a senior role with responsibility for making decisions related to patient safety
• Be experienced at assessing benefit and risk relating to patient safety and substantial and proven interest in medical devices.
• Ability to operate effectively on an expert scientific committee
• Be able to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and formulate evidence based comments /advice at short notice
• Be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the EAG, including on issues outside of own specialism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify solutions to difficult problems, with an objective, independent and impartial approach
• Flexible attitude, ability, and enthusiasm to work as a team member
• Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medical device regulatory framework and procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG
• Be able to declare conflicts of interest and adhere to the Code of Practice
• Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.

Desirable

• The applicant is recognised by their peers as a leader in their field e.g. Royal College, nationally recognised clinical associations, nationally recognised academic research teams
• The ability to network more widely is desirable.
• Preferably knowledgeable in the UK practice guidance issued by the CPSA with ability to influence updates to guidance.

Qualifications

Essential

• The members must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
• Be an active member of CPSA Board
• Must be a registered Healthcare Professional (HCP)
• Be an experienced practitioner who can provide the perspective of their specialism on relevant UK practice and medical device-related matters.
• Have the ability to represent the views of the wider CPSA and to feedback the work of PRASEAG to its members.
• Experience in a senior role with responsibility for making decisions related to patient safety
• Be experienced at assessing benefit and risk relating to patient safety and substantial and proven interest in medical devices.
• Ability to operate effectively on an expert scientific committee
• Be able to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and formulate evidence based comments /advice at short notice
• Be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the EAG, including on issues outside of own specialism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify solutions to difficult problems, with an objective, independent and impartial approach
• Flexible attitude, ability, and enthusiasm to work as a team member
• Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medical device regulatory framework and procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG
• Be able to declare conflicts of interest and adhere to the Code of Practice
• Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.

Desirable

• The applicant is recognised by their peers as a leader in their field e.g. Royal College, nationally recognised clinical associations, nationally recognised academic research teams
• The ability to network more widely is desirable.
• Preferably knowledgeable in the UK practice guidance issued by the CPSA with ability to influence updates to guidance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Address

MHRA - Commission on Human Medicines

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency (Opens in a new tab)