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Commissioner on the Commission on Human Medicines


Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
LondonLocation
London
10 days ago
Posted date
10 days ago
N/A
Minimum level
N/A
Part-timeEmployment type
Part-time
OtherJob category
Other
Job summary

The Secretary ofState for Health and Social Care is looking to appoint a new Commissioner tothe Commission on Human Medicines (CHM). Candidates should be recognised bytheir peers and/or be Fellows of the relevant Royal Colleges in the followingarea: Psychiatry

To be consideredfor this role, please apply via the Apply for Public Appointments website, linkprovided below.

https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8984

Only applications submitted on the "Apply for Public Appointments" website will be considered.

Main duties of the job

As a commissioneryou will be required to possess or develop a working knowledge andunderstanding of the UK medicines regulatory procedures. You will draw on yourindividual expertise and judgement for all agenda items and assist the CHM toprovide advice to Ministers. We are looking for skilled communicators with theability to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice, and takeaccount of a wider view of risk and benefit, particularly as it is perceived bypatients, carers and other members of the public.

About us

The Commissionon Human Medicines is an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body, set up in lawto advise UK Health Ministers on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicinesfor human use and to promote the collection and investigation of adverse drugreactions.

The Medicinesand Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) seeks independent advice fromthe CHM to ensure its scientific judgements are robust and informed by clinicalpractice. It is primarily a multidisciplinary scientific advisory committeecomprised of experts from medical, pharmaceutical, and related scientificdisciplines and includes lay/patient representatives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8984

Job description
Job responsibilities

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

https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8984

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Be recognised by their peers and/or be a Fellow of the relevant Royal College in the area of: Psychiatry
Desirable

  • To be considered for the role candidates must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria - be a skilled communicator, able to operate effectively on a national expert scientific committee and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the CHM; - be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice; -have an understanding of the importance of patient engagement to the work of CHM and MHRA and be able to proactively incorporate patients lived experience in committees discussions.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • Be recognised by their peers and/or be a Fellow of the relevant Royal College in the area of: Psychiatry
Desirable

  • To be considered for the role candidates must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria - be a skilled communicator, able to operate effectively on a national expert scientific committee and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the CHM; - be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice; -have an understanding of the importance of patient engagement to the work of CHM and MHRA and be able to proactively incorporate patients lived experience in committees discussions.

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

Additional information
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

Employer details

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Address

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU

Employer's website
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Commissioner on the Commission on Human Medicines
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
London
10 days ago
N/A
Part-time

Commissioner on the Commission on Human Medicines