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THE SELECTION PROCESS:

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates,
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• Online application form , including questions based on the

  Behaviour
  , Experience and Technical Success Profiles.
  Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.

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  Presentation , to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
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  Interview , which can include questions based on the
  Behaviour
  , Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of excellent verbal and numerical reasoning skills to allow the analysis and interpretation of written and numerical data.

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.

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

To lead the Signal Management team within the Adverse incident & Signal Analysis team in the Patient Safety Monitoring Function. This team is responsible for vigilance signal detection, evaluation and management to ensure product safety issues and risks to public health are identified and evaluated.
Responsible for management of all signals according to relevant timeframes and business processes. Development and implementation of new methodologies for continuous improvement of our vigilance signal detection activities across medicines and medical devices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the day-to-day performance and performance management of the Signal Management Team to maintain adherence to high level targets and Agency delivery plans to ensure that all signals are progressed appropriately.

• Responsible for leading, developing and implementing new signal detection methodologies across medicines & medical devices and harmonisation of business processes for signal management across all product types.

• Develops specialist knowledge of signal management processes within the team to ensure the team

  is able to
  produce all work accurately and to a high standard. Responsible for prioritising work and workload fluctuations within the signal team and supporting the Head of Adverse Incidents & Signal Analysis to ensure appropriate resource is allocated across teams to effectively meet targets.

• Responsible for ensuring continuing professional development of all staff in the Unit on new signal detection activities through the Vigilance Competency Framework and other accreditation programmes for career pathway development

• Support Senior Managers in the Patient Safety Monitoring Function on product safety, and associated vigilance issues. Brief wider Committees regarding routine signal activities as well as emerging/high profile issues when required. Providing timely, up-to-date and relevant signal information to all stakeholders.