Medical Assessor

We are currently looking for a Medical Assessorto join our Benefit Risk Evaluation II TAU8 Function within the Safety and Surveillancegroup.

This is a full-timeopportunity 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

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices underpinned by science and research.

The Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities. These functions will be supported by our data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating capabilities produced via the new Safety Connect System.

The Benefit Risk Evaluation II function monitors the safety of medical products evaluating new safety signals and reviewing the benefits and risks of medical devices and medicines in response to new information in order to develop effective and measurable risk mitigation measures to protect patients and the public.

Whats 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 Agencys 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

Who are we looking for

Oursuccessful candidatewill 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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The selection process:

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidatesfind out more here.

• Online application form including questions based on theBehaviour 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.

• Presentation to be prepared as part of your interview with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.

• Interview which can include questions based on theBehaviour 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: 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 allowsufficienttime. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

Use of AI in Job Applications

Applicants must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process please contact as soon as possible.

Closing date:31 August 2025

Shortlisting date: From 01 September 2025

Interview date:w/c 15 September 2025

Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.

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Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality information on whether you are able to apply is availablehere.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must completebasic personnel security standard checks.

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.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibilityhere.

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries please contact.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointmenton the basis ofmerit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami Head of Talent Acquisition.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:

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