Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Expert Member - Medicines Women's Health EAG

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Job summary

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint an expert to the Medicines for Women's Health Expert Advisory Group.

The Medicines for Women's Health is an Expert Advisory Group of the Commission on Human Medicines which advises the Licensing Authority (Health Ministers) on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines for human use and to promote the collection and investigation of adverse drug reactions. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency seeks independent advice from the CHM.

The MWHEAG remit covers applications for new medicines and safety issues arising with medicines which are already in clinical use for the following: contraception assisted reproduction obstetrics and gynaecology postmenopausal hormone replacement osteoporosis endocrinology (for men or women) safety of use of medicines during pregnancy.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Clinician who can provide their specialisms perspective on relevant UK clinical practice and medicine-related matters in the following:

Expertise Required

  • Obstetrics and gynaecology

About us

In the public interest, ministers need the advice they receive on matters relating to the regulation of medicines and medical devices to be impartial. They also need to be able to get advice from a wide range of highly-skilled professionals who are senior and well regarded in their respective fields and from a range of appointed lay representatives.

A number of independent advisory committees have been established to provide this advice. These committees can also establish working groups to address specific problems.

The Medicines for Women's Health Expert Advisory Group advise the CHM on the safety and efficacy of medicines related to endocrinology and women's reproductive health from menarche to menopause and conditions related to the menopause, such as osteoporosis. The medicines covered will include medicines for contraception; assisted reproduction; obstetrics and gynaecology; menopause; osteoporosis; endocrinology (for men or women); and safety of use of medicines during pregnancy.

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£200 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

K0015-24-0002

Job locations

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached in this vacancy or visit Membership - Commission on Human Medicines - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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 MWH24-1 in the subject field.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached in this vacancy or visit Membership - Commission on Human Medicines - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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 MWH24-1 in the subject field.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
  • experience as an Obstetrician, Obstetric Physician or Gynaecologist
  • recognised expertise in their field
  • be skilled communicators
  • be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice;
  • be able and prepared to contribute actively to wider aspects of the work of the Medicines for Womens Health Expert Advisory Group beyond their own specialism;
  • possess or prepared to develop a working knowledge and understanding of the UK medicines regulations framework and procedures;
  • maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG;
  • be willing to declare conflicts of interest;
  • be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
  • experience as an Obstetrician, Obstetric Physician or Gynaecologist
  • recognised expertise in their field
  • be skilled communicators
  • be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice;
  • be able and prepared to contribute actively to wider aspects of the work of the Medicines for Womens Health Expert Advisory Group beyond their own specialism;
  • possess or prepared to develop a working knowledge and understanding of the UK medicines regulations framework and procedures;
  • maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG;
  • be willing to declare conflicts of interest;
  • be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Address

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

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)

Employer details

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Address

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Committee Services - Recruitment Team

CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£200 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

K0015-24-0002

Job locations

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU


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