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The Interim Devices Working Group (IDWG) is looking to appoint one lay member to the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Expert Advisory Group (PRASEAG). PRASEAG is formed of external experts (i.e. clinicians, scientists and lay representative/s) who provide clinical and scientific perspective on the regulation of medical devices used in Plastic Surgery, both for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Inclusion of patient and charity representatives helps PRASEAG and MHRA better understand the impact of the issues discussed, on patients and the public. The remit of PRASEAG includes medical devices used in both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic or cosmetic procedures.

Members of PRASEAG are not employed by MHRA. They operate independently from MHRA and provide their time on a voluntary basis. PRASEAG also input into MHRA statements, advice, and recommendations.

We are looking for patients who are interested in advising and providing a patient voice or breast cancer charity perspective to inform at key points of our regulatory decision-making process for medical devices. We are looking for lay members who either have had experiences relating specifically to breast implants and/or other devices used in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. The lay expert has an essential role in PRASEAG. Many of the issues considered are of significant public and media interest. As a result, it is essential all members make informed decisions based on the evidence presented to PRASEAG and discussed at the meetings in complete confidence. An open mind is an essential prerequisite.

The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.

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

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached in this vacancy or visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/interim-devices-working-group#current-vacancies

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 PRASEAG26-2 in the subject field.

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

• The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
• Patient that has an interest in the device areas covered by PRASEAG.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG.
• Be able to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and share individual expertise or experience on specific topics or items to complement the scientific information considered.
• Be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the EAG. by providing a nonspecialist contribution to discussions about medical devices / research from patient and public perspectives.
• Be a skilled communicator.
• Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medical devices regulatory framework and procedures.
• Be willing to declare conflicts of interest.
• Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency
• Have access to digital technology such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop that will allow you to access meetings virtually on MS Teams.
• This role is not suitable for healthcare professionals or medical device industry professionals.

• Current or previous experience of committee membership(s) is important but not essential.
• Experience in undergoing, or a close relative undergoing reconstructive or cosmetic surgery with a breast implant/s and/or cosmetic treatments with dermal fillers, botulism toxin and/ skin treatments with external medical devices.
• Can commit to a 1 to 4-year term for this role.
• Have had breast implant surgery, or who have cared for a person who has had breast implant surgery.
• Be willing to actively contribute to discussions about breast implants to ensure the patient voice is heard.
• Be interested in the field of breast implants and how they are regulated in the UK.
• Works or worked for an organisation involved in breast implants or breast cancer.

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