Scientific Officer

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority

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Job summary

We are looking for a full time Scientific Officer to support a wide range of our activities within the Compliance team. A key part of this role will be to support the Compliance team in processing a variety of scientific applications such as Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M), Mitochondrial donation applications & ITE import certificates. The work will be varied, and the successful applicant will be responsible for the processing and quality of these applications.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 21 July at the HFEA office.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, can work effectively as part of a team, and who has good written and verbal communication skills – including an ability to handle sensitive patient information. You should be able to demonstrate some experience of supporting or managing projects and of working with multiple pieces of work. You should also have the skills required to undertake scientific literature searches, be confident at reviewing scientific journal papers, and can summarise and identify key points from a wide range of evidence.

About us

The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.

This post is offered as either office based (in which case you will need to attend the office at least one day per week our current team day in the office is Wednesday) or home based (in which case office attendance will be specified by your line manager based on business need). Our office is in Stratford, east London, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongside several other health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybrid working we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements.

Date posted

13 June 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,042 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

G0002-22-7554

Job locations

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To manage the review and processing of relevant applications from clinics that impact on patients undergoing licensed fertility treatments. Promoting good practice and compliance by:

  • supporting the compliance team to ensure all necessary applications are processed in accordance with approved methodologies.
  • liaising with centres and stakeholders to ensure applications are processed in accordance with KPIs;
  • producing high quality evidence based reports;
  • responding to enquiries and correspondence from centres and stakeholders;

2. To manage own workload and produce high quality output by effective prioritisation of activities and adherence to organisational KPIs.

3. To secure and maintain an understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, Directions, Code of Practice and HFEA policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in the regulatory process.

4. Ensure detailed and accurate written records are kept for all activities by maintaining up to date contemporaneous records using approved HFEA methodologies.

5. Contribute to the development of policies and improved practices through involvement in the delivery of organisational and directorate project programmes and cross directorate working.

6. Promote and maintain a positive image of the HFEA.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To manage the review and processing of relevant applications from clinics that impact on patients undergoing licensed fertility treatments. Promoting good practice and compliance by:

  • supporting the compliance team to ensure all necessary applications are processed in accordance with approved methodologies.
  • liaising with centres and stakeholders to ensure applications are processed in accordance with KPIs;
  • producing high quality evidence based reports;
  • responding to enquiries and correspondence from centres and stakeholders;

2. To manage own workload and produce high quality output by effective prioritisation of activities and adherence to organisational KPIs.

3. To secure and maintain an understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, Directions, Code of Practice and HFEA policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in the regulatory process.

4. Ensure detailed and accurate written records are kept for all activities by maintaining up to date contemporaneous records using approved HFEA methodologies.

5. Contribute to the development of policies and improved practices through involvement in the delivery of organisational and directorate project programmes and cross directorate working.

6. Promote and maintain a positive image of the HFEA.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to at least degree level or equivalent in a bioscience related subject

Knowledge & skills

Desirable

  • Specialist knowledge of genetics particularly the genetics of human disease

Experience

Essential

  • A scientific background and experience of working in a laboratory or a related discipline relevant to healthcare

Desirable

  • Experience gained within a similar role

Managing work

Essential

  • Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
  • Experience working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
  • Experience of gathering analysing and interpreting information and evidence
  • Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce evidence based reports
  • An ability to assimilate understand and apply complex legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Resilience in handling difficult situations
  • Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Desirable

  • Understanding of the quality improvement clinical governance agenda
  • Project management experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to at least degree level or equivalent in a bioscience related subject

Knowledge & skills

Desirable

  • Specialist knowledge of genetics particularly the genetics of human disease

Experience

Essential

  • A scientific background and experience of working in a laboratory or a related discipline relevant to healthcare

Desirable

  • Experience gained within a similar role

Managing work

Essential

  • Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
  • Experience working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
  • Experience of gathering analysing and interpreting information and evidence
  • Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce evidence based reports
  • An ability to assimilate understand and apply complex legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Resilience in handling difficult situations
  • Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Desirable

  • Understanding of the quality improvement clinical governance agenda
  • Project management experience

Employer details

Employer name

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority

Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Employer's website

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority

Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Employer's website

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Sharon Fensome Rimmer

sharon.fensome-rimmer@hfea.gov.uk

Date posted

13 June 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,042 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

G0002-22-7554

Job locations

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


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