Job summary Please note applications must be submitted to CSTR to be considered and not through NHS Jobs.The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint one Lay member to the Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Renal, Respiratory and Allergy Expert Advisory Group (CDRRA EAG).The CDRRA EAG provides advice to the Licensing Authority and the Commission on Human Medicines on the safety and efficacy of medicines used for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal or respiratory diseases, or allergy.For more details, please visit our website Membership - Commission on Human Medicines - Main duties of the job 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.
About us The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
Job description Job responsibilities For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached in this vacancy or visit:To make an application please email your application form, CV , completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: CSTR, quoting the position and reference CDRRA24-2 in the subject field.Please note that only applications submitted to CSTR will be considered.
Person Specification Qualifications Desirable 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 nonspecialist 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.