Commissioner on the Commission on Human Medicines

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Full time

Job summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is looking to appoint a commissioner ( a general practitioner ) to the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM).

To be considered for this role, please apply via the Apply for Public Appointments website, link provided below.

Only applications submitted on the "Apply for Public Appointments" website will be considered.

Main duties of the job

As a commissioner you will be required to possess or develop a working knowledge and understanding of the UK medicines regulatory procedures. You will draw on your individual expertise and judgement for all agenda items and assist the CHM to provide advice to Ministers. We are looking for skilled communicators with the ability to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice, and take account of a wider view of risk and benefit, particularly as it is perceived by patients, carers and other members of the public.

About us

The Commission on Human Medicines is an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body, set up in law to advise UK 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 (MHRA) seeks independent advice from the CHM to ensure its scientific judgements are robust and informed by clinical practice. It is primarily a multidisciplinary scientific advisory committee comprised of experts from medical, pharmaceutical, and related scientific disciplines and includes lay/patient representatives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

be recognised by their peers and/or be a Fellow of the relevant Royal College in the area of General Practice;

Skills and Experience

Essential

demonstrate the ability to operate effectively on a national expert scientific committee; be a skilled communicator; demonstrate the ability to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice; demonstrate an understanding of the importance of patient engagement to the work of CHM and MHRA, and their ability to proactively incorporate patients lived experience in committees discussions; demonstrate the ability and be prepared to contribute actively to the work of the CHM.

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