Inspector (Clinical)

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare regulatory body seeks Clinical Inspectors to manage compliance at licensed centres. Candidates must have a clinical background and experience in healthcare. The role is home-based with required travel. Interviews take place in London, and flexible working options are provided.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension arrangements

Qualifications

• A clinical / nursing background with senior experience in healthcare.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a complex workload.
• Experience working as part of a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres.
• Lead inspection teams and monitor compliance.
• Produce high-quality evidence-based reports.

Skills

Written communication skills

Ability to apply legislation

Resilience

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

The HFEA is the UKs independentregulator of clinics providing fertility treatment and research involving humanembryos.

We are looking to recruit two Clinical Inspectors to join our team on twelve-month contracts to cover maternity leave. You will need tohave a clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior rolein the related discipline relevant to healthcare.

This is a home based role, travel across the UK will feature as part of this role which will include overnight stays.

Interviews will take place on Monday 15 September at Redman Place, London.

Main duties of the job

You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres. You will be able to work independently; to make professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance; to be resilient when managing difficult situations, and; be able to make proportionate and effective recommendations to promote compliance. You should be committed to promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

About us

The HFEA isthe UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice infertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinicscarrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.

This post isoffered as either office based (in which case you will need to attend theoffice at least one day per week)or home based (in which case office attendance will be specified byyour line manager based on business need). Our office is in Stratford, eastLondon, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongsideseveral other health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybridworking we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements.

The HFEA is amember of the Community Race and Work Charter and the Disability ConfidentCharter. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive workingenvironment that is free from any form of discrimination. We recognise thatthere are real benefits of having a diverse community of staff and aim for ourworkforce to be truly representative of all sections of society. Additionally,we adopt a culture that hopes to attract and retain talented individuals thatwant to work with us.

In November 2024, the HFEA was awarded People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award 2024.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To assist in the management of the regulation of a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres and promote good practice and compliance by:

• leading and/or supporting an inspection team in the course of field assessment of the suitability HFEA licensed providers through the systematic application of approved inspection methodologies;
• liaising with centres to monitor on-going compliance;
• processing and assessing applications using approved HFEA methodologies;
• producing high quality evidence based reports;
• making professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance and making proportionate and effective recommendations to deliver on-going compliance and continuous improvement in services;
• assisting in the investigation of adverse incidents and complaints; to deputise for the clinical governance lead in their absence and to escalate accordingly to the Chief Inspector.
• responding to enquiries and correspondence from centres and stakeholders.

2. To manage own workload and produce high quality output by effective prioritisation of activities and adherence to organisational KPIs.

3. To secure and maintain an understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, Directions and Code of Practice, HFEA policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in the regulatory process.

4. Ensure detailed and accurate written records are kept for all activities by maintaining up to date contemporaneous records using approved HFEA methodologies.

5. Contribute to the development of policies and improved practices through involvement in the delivery of organisational and directorate project programmes and cross directorate working.

Promote and maintain a positive image of the HFEA.

Job description
Job responsibilities

1. To assist in the management of the regulation of a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres and promote good practice and compliance by:

• leading and/or supporting an inspection team in the course of field assessment of the suitability HFEA licensed providers through the systematic application of approved inspection methodologies;
• liaising with centres to monitor on-going compliance;
• processing and assessing applications using approved HFEA methodologies;
• producing high quality evidence based reports;
• making professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance and making proportionate and effective recommendations to deliver on-going compliance and continuous improvement in services;
• assisting in the investigation of adverse incidents and complaints; to deputise for the clinical governance lead in their absence and to escalate accordingly to the Chief Inspector.
• responding to enquiries and correspondence from centres and stakeholders.

2. To manage own workload and produce high quality output by effective prioritisation of activities and adherence to organisational KPIs.

3. To secure and maintain an understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, Directions and Code of Practice, HFEA policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in the regulatory process.

4. Ensure detailed and accurate written records are kept for all activities by maintaining up to date contemporaneous records using approved HFEA methodologies.

5. Contribute to the development of policies and improved practices through involvement in the delivery of organisational and directorate project programmes and cross directorate working.

Promote and maintain a positive image of the HFEA.

Person Specification

Managing work

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce evidence based reports
• An ability to assimilate, understand and apply complex legislation and regulatory requirements
• Resilience in handling difficult situations

Desirable

• Understanding of the quality improvement/clinical governance agenda
• Project management experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to at least degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Education to Masters degree level

Experience

Essential

• A clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior role in the related discipline relevant to healthcare.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
• Experience of leading and working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
• Experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting information and evidence
• Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience in audit or inspection work.

Person Specification
Managing work

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce evidence based reports
• An ability to assimilate, understand and apply complex legislation and regulatory requirements
• Resilience in handling difficult situations

Desirable

• Understanding of the quality improvement/clinical governance agenda
• Project management experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to at least degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Education to Masters degree level

Experience

Essential

• A clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior role in the related discipline relevant to healthcare.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
• Experience of leading and working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
• Experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting information and evidence
• Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience in audit or inspection work.

Employer details

Employer name

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ

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