JOB SUMMARY

We are currently looking for a Medical Assessor to join our Benefit Risk Evaluation II – TAU8 Function within the Safety and Surveillance group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU.
Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.
We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our successful candidate will have:

• Detailed clinical knowledge as well as working knowledge of national and European regulations and procedures applicable to pharmacovigilance; and evidence of attitudes and behaviours consistent with being able to work within the wider governmental to achieve successful outcomes
• Ability to identify the key issues and longer-term implications in complex problems, considering relevant stakeholder requirements to take a clear and considered approach to situations when making decisions and judgements
• Experience of working to have demonstrated a consistently high level of performance in that role including a high throughput of work commensurate with experience and knowledge to meet required deadlines
• Looking at the big picture and considering the wider factors and long-term implications of decisions, taking ownership and holding self accountable for decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate team-working/team-leading, consulting and co-operating with colleagues from different disciplines and with variable degrees of expertise

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
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IN THE INSTANCE THAT WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, WE WILL HOLD AN INITIAL SIFT BASED ON THE LEAD CRITERIA OF: CLINICAL, ACADEMIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING EVIDENCE OF AN UP-TO-DATE SPECIALIST LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND EVIDENCE OF ANALYSIS OF DATA AND PREPARATION OF REPORTS, SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS OR REVIEWS, OR MANUSCRIPTS FOR REGULATORY SUBMISSIONS.

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

A medical assessor is required to provide additional clinical capacity within the Cardiovascular and Fluid Management team (TAU8) with some cross-working to other Therapeutic Areas when required. The role involves assessment of regulatory and clinical aspects of the most challenging procedures, especially those with innovative or complex issues, contributing to the Agency’s wider Pharmacovigilance activities and ensuring that safe and effective medicines and medical devices continue to be available to UK patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment of safety data, including conducting assessments, making evidence-based recommendations, preparing and presenting assessments or scientific papers, taking a lead in providing clinical and regulatory advice

• Contribution to safety communications, policy and procedures, including communication with relevant stakeholders

• Leading and developing projects, including identifying and deploying resources
• Learning and development of self and colleagues, including sharing knowledge

Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:

• Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
• Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
• Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
• Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required