Job summary
The HFEA is the UKs independent
regulator of clinics providing fertility treatment and research involving human
embryos.
If you have a clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior role
in the related discipline relevant to healthcare we are looking to recruit to join
our team of inspectors for a nine month contract to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
You will take responsibility for managing a
portfolio of HFEA licensed centres. You will be able to work independently; to make
professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance; to be resilient when
managing difficult situations, and; be able to make proportionate and effective
recommendations to promote compliance. You should be committed to promoting a
culture of continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree
level or equivalent and will have worked in a senior role in a discipline
relevant to healthcare. You should have experience of managing and prioritising
a complex workload. You will be able to lead and work as part of a team with
people from a range of disciplines. Experience of gathering, analysing and
interpreting information and an ability to understand and apply complex
legislation is key. You should have good IT skills; be a confident communicator
and have excellent written skills.
This is a full-time (36 hours per week) 9-month
contract. Our inspectors are predominantly home-based and frequently travel
across the UK, including overnight stays away from home is a feature of this
role. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. Secondments welcome.
Our office is located in London, E20.
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 home based, travel across the UK is a feature of this role. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
1. To manage the regulation of a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres and promote good practice and compliance by:
- leading and/or supporting an inspection team in the course of field assessment of the suitability HFEA licensed providers through the systematic application of approved inspection methodologies;
- liaising with centres to monitor on-going compliance;
- processing and assessing applications using approved HFEA methodologies;
- producing high quality evidence based reports;
- making professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance and making proportionate and effective recommendations to deliver on-going compliance and continuous improvement in services;
- assisting in the investigation of adverse incidents and complaints; to deputise for the clinical governance lead in their absence and to escalate accordingly to the Chief Inspector.
- 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 and Code of Practice, 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
Key responsibilities
1. To manage the regulation of a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres and promote good practice and compliance by:
- leading and/or supporting an inspection team in the course of field assessment of the suitability HFEA licensed providers through the systematic application of approved inspection methodologies;
- liaising with centres to monitor on-going compliance;
- processing and assessing applications using approved HFEA methodologies;
- producing high quality evidence based reports;
- making professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance and making proportionate and effective recommendations to deliver on-going compliance and continuous improvement in services;
- assisting in the investigation of adverse incidents and complaints; to deputise for the clinical governance lead in their absence and to escalate accordingly to the Chief Inspector.
- 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 and Code of Practice, 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
Desirable
- Education to Masters degree level
Managing work
Essential
- 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
Essential
- A clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior role in the related discipline relevant to healthcare.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
- Experience of leading and working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
- Experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting information and evidence
Desirable
- Experience in audit or inspection work
- Project management experience
- Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- Experience/understanding of the quality improvement/clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to at least degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Education to Masters degree level
Managing work
Essential
- 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
Essential
- A clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior role in the related discipline relevant to healthcare.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
- Experience of leading and working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
- Experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting information and evidence
Desirable
- Experience in audit or inspection work
- Project management experience
- Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- Experience/understanding of the quality improvement/clinical governance
