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CHM Neurology, Pain and Psychiatry Expert Advisory Group (NPP EAG)

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

The closing date is 09 May 2025

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Job summary

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint one Lay Member to the Neurology Pain and Psychiatry Expert Advisory Group (NPP EAG). The NPP EAG is a sub-committee of the CHM and advises on the quality of medicines for human use when a marketing authorisation has been granted or applied for. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

Main duties of the job

Lay Member Post

The main role of the lay member is to ensure that the perspective of patients, carers and the general public are represented and considered in all aspects of the committees work. Our lay members come from a variety of different backgrounds and generally will not be an expert in a field of relevance to the EAG in which they are a member.

The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.

About us

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£200 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

K0015-NPP25-3

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 a and visit: Membership - Commission on Human Medicines - 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 NPP25-3 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached a and visit: Membership - Commission on Human Medicines - 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 NPP25-3 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Lay members are expected to:
  • Be able to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and share individual expertise or experience on specific topics or items to complement the scientific information under consideration;
  • Be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the EAG by providing a non-specialist contribution to discussions about medicines from patient and public perspectives;
  • Be a skilled communicator;
  • Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medicines/devices regulatory framework and procedures;
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG;
  • Be willing to declare conflicts of interest and comply with the Code of Practice.
  • Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Lay members are expected to:
  • Be able to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and share individual expertise or experience on specific topics or items to complement the scientific information under consideration;
  • Be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the EAG by providing a non-specialist contribution to discussions about medicines from patient and public perspectives;
  • Be a skilled communicator;
  • Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medicines/devices regulatory framework and procedures;
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG;
  • Be willing to declare conflicts of interest and comply with the Code of Practice.
  • Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.

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)

For questions about the job, contact:

Committee Services - Recruitment Team

CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£200 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

K0015-NPP25-3

Job locations

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU


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