Practitioner in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Job summary

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is looking to appoint one expert to the Herbal Medicines Advisory Committee (HMAC).

HMAC advises on the safety, quality and efficacy of licensed and unlicensed herbal medicinal products intended for human use.

The primary role of the Committee is to advise on issues relating to safety and quality, since there is not a requirement for efficacy to be separately demonstrated in relation to registered traditional herbal medicines or unlicensed products sold under section 241 of the Human Medicines Regulations.

However, efficacy is still relevant -under the traditional herbal registration scheme, the pharmacological effects or efficacy of the medicinal product must be plausible on the basis of long-standing use and experience.

Main duties of the job As a Member of HMAC, you will possess or develop a working knowledge andunderstanding of the UK medicines regulatory procedures in relationto herbal medicines.

About us

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.

Job description

Job

responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached and visit: Herbal Medicine Advisory Committee- GOV.UK To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference HMAC26-1 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointments. Have previous or current experience of committee membership be a skilled communicator. Be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice.

Be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of HMAC Be leaders in their field and recognised as such by their peers Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medicines regulatory procedures in relation to herbal medicines be willing to declare conflicts of interest and maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the HMAC be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.