Job summary
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking to appoint 12 professional members to the Interim Devices Working Group.
The proposed functions of the Interim Devices Working Group are:
- to advise the MHRA on matters relating to medical devices including signal validation, advice on the safety, performance and quality of medical devices including advice on the steps up to and including moves to remove medical devices from us the UK/GB market. In addition, there should be scope to provide advice on pre-market processes such as clinical investigations.
- to create and maintain oversight of specialist groups.
- and any other matters relating to medical devices.
The working group will review their performance against these 'core' activities on an annual basis.
Main duties of the job
Members should take full account of the evidence in making decisions and recommendations
and consider the analysis and interpretation of the evidence prepared by MHRA and experts.
Members of the working group should contribute to its discussions and activities.
About us
The Interim Devices Working Group is a working group formed to provide expert advice regarding decisions on the safety, performance, benefits and risks of devices in use in the United Kingdom healthcare system, prior to the launch of the statutory committee under the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 in 2023.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the appointment of the Chair to the Interim Devices Working Group.
To make an application please email your CV, a supporting statement (including declaration of interests) and completed monitoring form to:
CSTrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk please quote IDWG22-2 in the subject field.
If you are unable to apply by email, please contact the Recruitment Team via the above email to discuss alternative options.
Applications must be received by midday on 18 October 2022.
Please refer to the Job Description and Information on how to apply for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Members of the Interim Devices Working Group provide advice direct to the Competent
Authority. You would be required to make a declaration on appointment that
you will dispose of any current personal interests in the medical devices industry. Please refer to the Code of Practice link enclosed for guidance.
More information on the role of the Members are available in the document enclosed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Members of the Interim Devices Working Group provide advice direct to the Competent
Authority. You would be required to make a declaration on appointment that
you will dispose of any current personal interests in the medical devices industry. Please refer to the Code of Practice link enclosed for guidance.
More information on the role of the Members are available in the document enclosed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates should be recognised by their peers as leaders in their field and have extensive and recent experience (or special interests) in one of the following areas:
- 1. Oncology, Haematology, Thrombotic Disease e.g. Haematologist or oncologist
- 2. Allergy, immune system and Inflammatory Disorders (TAU2) e.g. Immunologist
- 3. Vaccines and Infectious Diseases e.g. Pathology, virologist, infectious diseases expert
- 4. Skin, Senses, Movement and Pain e.g. Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, Ophthalmologist, Neurologist or Palliative Care
- 5. Psychiatric Disorders, Cognition, Mental Health and CNS e.g. Psychiatrist
- 6. Non-Inflammatory Musculoskeletal and Trauma e.g. Orthopaedic surgeon
- 7. Respiratory, Imaging and Critical Care e.g. Anaesthetist/Intensivist, Respiratory physicians or Radiologist
- 8. Cardiovascular e.g. Cardiologist
- 9. Metabolic and Renal Systems e.g. Nephrologist
- 10. Gastrointestinal System, Nutrition, Endocrine and Fertility e.g. Obstetrician, Gynaecologist or Urologist
- 11. Software as a medical device
- 12. In-vitro diagnostics e.g. laboratory professional with a proven track record and interest in pathology and In-vitro diagnostics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a senior role with responsibility for making decisions related to patient safety
- Experience of the assessment of benefit and risk
- An active member of a royal college, professional society, relevant faculty or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyse complex issues, to think and act, taking in to account the bigger picture, and to exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressures and deadlines
- Ability to identify solutions to difficult problems, with an objective, independent and impartial approach
- Flexible attitude, ability, and enthusiasm to work as a team member
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders at all levels
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of one of the medical technologies and devices (MedTech) listed in the advert.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of medical technologies,
- including software, and those used in women health, respiratory care, metabolic conditions or cardiovascular conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates should be recognised by their peers as leaders in their field and have extensive and recent experience (or special interests) in one of the following areas:
- 1. Oncology, Haematology, Thrombotic Disease e.g. Haematologist or oncologist
- 2. Allergy, immune system and Inflammatory Disorders (TAU2) e.g. Immunologist
- 3. Vaccines and Infectious Diseases e.g. Pathology, virologist, infectious diseases expert
- 4. Skin, Senses, Movement and Pain e.g. Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, Ophthalmologist, Neurologist or Palliative Care
- 5. Psychiatric Disorders, Cognition, Mental Health and CNS e.g. Psychiatrist
- 6. Non-Inflammatory Musculoskeletal and Trauma e.g. Orthopaedic surgeon
- 7. Respiratory, Imaging and Critical Care e.g. Anaesthetist/Intensivist, Respiratory physicians or Radiologist
- 8. Cardiovascular e.g. Cardiologist
- 9. Metabolic and Renal Systems e.g. Nephrologist
- 10. Gastrointestinal System, Nutrition, Endocrine and Fertility e.g. Obstetrician, Gynaecologist or Urologist
- 11. Software as a medical device
- 12. In-vitro diagnostics e.g. laboratory professional with a proven track record and interest in pathology and In-vitro diagnostics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a senior role with responsibility for making decisions related to patient safety
- Experience of the assessment of benefit and risk
- An active member of a royal college, professional society, relevant faculty or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyse complex issues, to think and act, taking in to account the bigger picture, and to exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressures and deadlines
- Ability to identify solutions to difficult problems, with an objective, independent and impartial approach
- Flexible attitude, ability, and enthusiasm to work as a team member
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders at all levels
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of one of the medical technologies and devices (MedTech) listed in the advert.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of medical technologies,
- including software, and those used in women health, respiratory care, metabolic conditions or cardiovascular conditions.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
