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SalaryMembers – Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is looking to appoint one Professional and three Lay Members to the board of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). The HFEA is the UK-wide independent regulator for fertility treatment and embryo research.
Members are required to build and retain public and professional confidence in the regulation of fertility treatment and embryo research and to play a key part in the effective and successful governance of the HFEA.
Candidates will have the ability to provide effective scrutiny and challenge to the Executive; exercise sound judgement on complex and sensitive issues; and have the highest standards of personal propriety in relation to governance, accountability, risk, and financial management.
Candidates will also have a background or expertise in one of the following areas:
For the professional member role:
- a background as a clinical embryologist with senior level experience in a fertility field or in a field closely related to fertility.
For the three lay member roles:
- a person with experience as a patient voice or advocate. a person with expertise in medical, family, or regulatory law; and, a person with a background in genetics or statistics but cannot be on the GMC register (either active or in the past) or who works with human embryos.
Remuneration will be £7,883 per annum for a time commitment of three days per month. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care determines the length of appointment, which may be for up to a maximum of 3 years.
For more information, please visit the Public Appointments website: https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/7923
If you require an alternative format, please call Karen Dinsdale on 0113 2545414 or Permjeet Butler on 0113 2545915 quoting reference number VAC-7923.
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday, 14 February 2024. The Department of Health and Social Care values and promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
