Benefit Risk Evaluation Assessor – Decontamination and Infection Control

We are currently looking for aBenefit Risk Evaluation Assessor Decontamination & Infection Controlto join ourBenefitRisk Evaluation ITeam within the Safety & 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

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 (S&S) Group brings together into a single integrated structure expertise on the safety of all medical products with enforcement capabilities. These functions are supported by the Agencys data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating abilities.

Against this background and the drive to improve treatment availability for patients safety remains at the heart of all our decision making across the product life cycle. The central mission of the Safety & Surveillance portfolio is to protect the public by appropriately identifying assessing and managing the risks associated with medical every aspect of this work we harness the best science technology information and professional practice to protect patients in new and impactful ways.

Whats the role

TheBenefit Risk Evaluation Assessor Decontamination & Infection Control role is a critical component of Safety and Surveillance. Reporting to the Biosafety Nonclinical and Emerging Technologies TAU Head the assessor will provide technical and regulatory expertise on sterilisation matters to the Benefit Risk Evaluation Group the Clinical Investigations Group and across MHRA. The post holder is required to work collaboratively with other benefit risk assessors across the group to provide expert advice and direction to investigations on sterilisation issues. Additionally the post holder will also lead on the assessment of sterilisation for clinical investigations and where appropriate the development of guidance.

Key responsibilities:

• Actively participate in meetings and work programmes to assess and investigate safety signals involving sterilisation; effective management of safety issues ensuring relevant assessors are kept up-to-date and quality of work is maintained.

• Provide specialist technical advice and support on sterilisation to other colleagues and senior officials to meet divisional business needs and targets.

• Undertake technical reviews of sterilisation issues as required on new and emerging safety signals and/or new and emerging data/evidence and make recommendations for actions to protect patients.

• Commitment to continuous development in the area of sterilisation

Who are we looking for

Oursuccessful candidatewill have the following:

• Degree or equivalent qualification inlife scienceshealthcareor engineering(such as medical engineeringtoxicologymaterial science or healthcare qualification); andpreviousrelevant experience gained in healthcare medical device manufacturing regulatory environment or health data science.
• Knowledge or practical experience ofmedical devices
• Experience of critically analysing complex clinical/scientific/technical information froma number ofsources under pressure and makeappropriate recommendationsor decisions to protect patient safety/public health even when the evidence is not clear. Implementappropriate actionsto mitigate risk
• Evidence of writing well-structured concise reports to support decision making and provide information to stakeholders.
• Awarenessof theregulatory frameworks

Person Specification:

Method of assessment:AApplication IInterview PPresentation

Behaviour Criteria:

• Communicating and Influencing (A I)

• Making Effective Decisions (A I)

• Proven understanding of risk managementprinciplesto reduce harmand promote effective use of medical products. Technical knowledge and/or practical experience of a range of medical devices(A I P)

• Proven experience of managing complex projects to agreed milestonesandmanaging conflicting priorities(A I P)

• Proven experience in conducting benefit risk evaluations of medical devices and or medicines is highlyadvantageous(A I P)

Experience Criteria:

Technical Criteria:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline (such as decontamination sciences physical sciences biological sciences pharmacyengineeringor a relevant healthcare qualification) (A)

• Previousrelevant experience such as healthcare medical device or medicinal productindustryor regulatory environment.(A)

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:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline (such as decontamination sciences physical sciences biological sciences pharmacyengineeringor a relevant healthcare qualification)

• Previousrelevant experience such as healthcare medical device or medicinal productindustryor regulatory environment.

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

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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

Closing date: 12 April 2026

Shortlisting date: From 13 April 2026

Interview date:w/c 18 May 2026

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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.

Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer.

Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary or the pay band minimum whichever is the greater.

The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency unless there are special circumstances such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer.

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

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