Scientific Policy Officer
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
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Job summary
We are looking for a full time or part time Scientific Policy Officer to support a wide range of our policy-related work. A key part of this role will be to support the Scientific Policy team in carrying out reviews of HFEA policy, which can include analysing consultation responses and researching and providing scientific policy advice internally and externally.
Main duties of the job
You will be working on various areas of policy likely to include fertility treatment add-ons, donor screening and consent. You will be the secretariat to the HFEA’s Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC) of scientific experts and clinicians and will support the HFEA’s horizon scanning function. The successful candidate will also be responsible for dealing with patient, public and professional enquiries from clinics, including queries from the media and parliamentary questions.
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.
The HFEA’s office is at 2 Redman Place, Stratford, London. This post is offered as your choice of either office based in which case (you need to attend the office at least once per week) or home based (you cannot attend the office more than 3 times per month).
Date posted
16 May 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,042 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
G0002-22-9504
Job locations
2nd Floor
2 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
Employer details
Employer name
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
Address
2nd Floor
2 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
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