Medical Assessor - £70,011 p.a. + benefits

We are currently looking for a Medical Assessor to join our Gastrointestinal System, Nutrition Endocrine and Fertility Benefit Risk Evaluation team within the Safety and Surveillance group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a 10-month fixed term contract basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
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., This fixed term role until the end of September 2025 will contribute to ongoing, complex workstreams across the product portfolio, with the scope for cross Agency working including with Partnerships and Communications and external stakeholder work. The experience of the successful applicant will be vital in helping to support new members of the team build their competencies.
+ Conduct assessments of balance of benefits and risks of medicines and/or medical devices in response to potential safety signals and/or new data
+ Make evidence-based recommendations for action to minimise risk and maximise benefit
+ Take action to reduce newly identified risks associated with medicines and medical devices by updating licences/recommending changes to instructions for use/recommending field safety corrective actions
+ Assess relevant licensing applications, devices clinical investigation applications, performance studies or Exceptional Use Authorisations as required and applicable in conjunction with SRI, We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.
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+ Candidate will have extensive and in-depth knowledge of the regulation of medicines and medical devices
+ Highly experienced in analysing and critically appraising clinical/scientific/technical information from a number of sources, including writing reports/papers and presenting at and/or chairing expert committees
+ Be able to work collaboratively with customers and delivery partners to manage, monitor and deliver agreed outcomes
+ Provides clarity about the action required to achieve results and address unexpected developments
+ Influence external partners, stakeholders and customers successfully securing mutually beneficial outcomes, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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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 core objective of the Safety & Surveillance Group is to protect the public from risks associated with medicines and medical devices.
We are seeking committed and enthusiastic people to join our group of talented benefit risk assessors in Safety and Surveillance.
The vacancy sits within the Gastrointestinal System, Nutrition Endocrine and Fertility Benefit Risk Evaluation team and there will also be opportunities to work on cross team and cross agency projects. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams working on a range of safety issues involving medicines and medical devices and will be taking action to prevent risks leading to patient harm.
In addition to the competitive salary and options for flexible hybrid working, all positions attract personal and professional development opportunities, and we provide a minimum of 5 days training and development per year.

Alongside your salary of £70,011, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £20,282 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays
+ Privilege Leave: 1 day
+ Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
+ Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
+ Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
+ Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on
+ Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
+ Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
+ Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
+ Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)
+ Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
+ On-going learning and development