HTA Regulation Manager – Human Tissue Authority

 About the Human Tissue Authority…

TheHuman Tissue Authority’s (HTA’s) primary goal is to protect public andprofessional confidence in the safe and ethical use of human tissue.

We arethe national independent regulator for organisations that remove, store and usetissue for research, medical treatment, post-mortem examination, teaching andpublic display. We also approve organ and bone marrow donations from livingpeople. With the interests of the public and those we regulate at the centre ofour work, we aim to maintain confidence by ensuring that human tissue is usedsafely and ethically, with proper consent.

Whythis could be a great role for you….

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivatedindividual with regulatory experience, or experience in the fields of tissuebanking, organ donation and transplantation or working with human tissuesamples in a research setting, to join the HTA as a Regulation Manager (RM).

The RM role is varied and involves leading on regulatoryassessments and site visit inspections, as well as providing clear, evidence-basedadvice and guidance to colleagues and external stakeholders. The role holderwill be expected to contribute to the development, implementation and deliveryof robust systems and processes for licensing, inspections, regulatoryassessments, investigations, incident review and enforcement, as well as to supportwider organisational change initiatives.

The successful candidate will have opportunities tobe involved in operational policy work, to represent the HTA in variousdifferent settings, and to work closely with colleagues from across theorganisation, including senior management.  

Whatyou will bring…..

Applicants for this position must:
– have high standards of professional behaviour that are aligned with the HTA’s CORE values of collaboration, openness, respect and excellence;

– be willing to travel regularly across the UK for work-related purposes, such as carrying out site visit inspections.

The following are considered essential criteria for the role:
. Strong analytical skills – the ability to review and analyse large quantities of complex information, from a variety of sources and in various forms, to identify key issues and to assess risks.

. The ability to work effectively, independently and constructively as well as in a supportive fashion when working as part of a team.

The following are considered desirable criteria for the role:
. Relevant post-graduate qualifications – we welcome applicants who have successfully obtained a PhD in a relevant subject area.

. Appropriate alternative professional experience – for example, experience in a relevant industry, healthcare institution or other regulatory body.

Next steps
You can read the full details of the role in the following Job Description: 

If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete anonline application form.  Your application will be completely anonymous. We will be looking for evidencewithin your application that you meet the essential criteria set out above, inparticular those relating to strong analytical skills and excellentcommunication skills.

Whatwe can offer you….

Your health and wellbeing is important to us and we support youthrough generous annual leave (32.5 days, plus eight Bank Holidays), a cycle towork scheme, a subsidised gym membership and an eye care initiative. We alsooffer membership of the NHS pension scheme.

While our office is based in Stratford, London, we offer aflexible office-based contract (requiring a minimum of 1 day a week in theoffice) or a remote-working home-based contract (requiring you to attend theoffice when there is a business need). We ensure that our home-based workersare also kitted out with what they need to comfortably work from home.