Job summary
The HFEA is the UKs independent
regulator of clinics providing fertility treatment and research involving human
embryos.
We are currently recruiting
to a full time Scientific Inspector at the HFEA. If you are a Scientist or
Embryologist working in the fertility sector or have other relevant Scientific
experience and have worked in a senior role, we
would like to hear from you.
This is a home based role - travel across the UK will feature and office days throughout the year for all staff events and where necessary for induction and certain meetings.
Interviews are likely to take place on 4th June 2024 at Redman Place, London.
Main duties of the job
You will take responsibility for managing a
portfolio of HFEA licensed centres. You will be able to work independently; to make
professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance; to be resilient when
managing difficult situations, and; be able to make proportionate and effective
recommendations to promote compliance. You should be committed to promoting a
culture of continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree
level or equivalent and will have worked in a senior role in a science
discipline relevant to healthcare. You should have experience of managing and prioritising
a complex workload. You will be able to lead and work as part of a team with
people from a range of disciplines. Experience of gathering, analysing and
interpreting information and an ability to understand and apply complex
legislation is key. You should have good IT skills; be a confident communicator
and have excellent written skills.
This is a full-time (36 hours per week) permanent role.
Our inspectors are predominantly
home-based and frequent travel across the UK is a feature of this role.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered.
About us
The HFEA is
the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in
fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics
carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.
This post is
offered as a home based role. Travel across the UK features in this role, along with occasional overnight stays.
Our office is in Stratford, east
London, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongside
several other health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybrid
working we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To manage the regulation of a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres and promote good practice and compliance by:
- leading and/or supporting an inspection team in the course of field assessment of the suitability HFEA licensed providers through the systematic application of approved inspection methodologies;
- liaising with centres to monitor on-going compliance;
- processing and assessing applications using approved HFEA methodologies;
- producing high quality evidence based reports;
- making professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance and making proportionate and effective recommendations to deliver on-going compliance and continuous improvement in services;
- assisting in the investigation of adverse incidents and complaints; to deputise for the clinical governance lead in their absence and to escalate accordingly to the Chief Inspector.
- responding to enquiries and correspondence from centres and stakeholders.
2. To manage own workload and produce high quality output by effective prioritisation of activities and adherence to organisational KPIs.
3. To secure and maintain an understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, Directions and Code of Practice HFEA policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in the regulatory process.
4. Ensure detailed and accurate written records are kept for all activities by maintaining up to date contemporaneous records using approved HFEA methodologies.
5. Contribute to the development of policies and improved practices through involvement in the delivery of organisational and directorate project programmes and cross directorate working.
Promote and maintain a positive image of the HFEA.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to at least degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A scientific background and experience of working in a senior role in a laboratory or a related discipline relevant to healthcare.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
- Experience of leading and working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
- Experience of gathering analysing and interpreting information and evidence
- Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Desirable
- Experience as an inspector auditor or similar role
- Experience as an embryologist
Managing work
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce evidence based reports
- An ability to assimilate, understand and apply complex legislation and regulatory requirements
- Resilience in handling difficult situations
Desirable
- Understanding of the quality improvement clinical governance agenda
Employer details
Employer name
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
Address
2nd Floor
2 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ