Applications Invited for Trainee Doctors Advisory Board
Posted on the 6 December 2011 in Main
Applications are invited for new appointees to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's, Trainee Doctors Advisory Board (TRAB) we are also looking for a medical student representative for the board, applications are therefore invited from students within 2 years of final qualification and junior doctors from all clinical specialities. This group was developed to encouraging doctors in training to become involved with the MHRA to represent the opinions and needs of junior doctors, promote an understanding of the regulation of Medicines and Medical Devices in the UK, and promote the dissemination of information regarding the Agency
The remit of this group is as follows:
- Raise and discuss individual ideas to promote the safe use of medical devices and medicines.
- Promote an understanding of the Medical Devices and Medicines Regulations.
- Cultivate an understanding of the functions and working of the MHRA.
- Promote a commitment to, and understanding of, the necessity for medical device adverse incident reporting and Yellow Card reporting.
- Promote information and knowledge on the rational use of medicines and devices.
- Promote the dissemination of MHRA’s publications and information.
- Provide an opinion on MHRA’s publications and information, including content, presentation, format, delivery and necessity.
- Provide assistance and guidance on how to ensure the above are carried out to greatest effect. This may be through lecturing, organising conferences, disseminating information, or developing networks with other junior doctor societies as necessary.
- Provide the Agency with an insight of their needs, and the needs of all healthcare professionals they work with.
- Provide input into arrangements for conferences and other outreach activities.
- Consider the wider picture, including interactions with all Royal Colleges, professional bodies, hospital management and other relevant bodies.
The TRAB group meets twice a year and members are expected to contribute to various initiatives throughout the year.
How to apply
Interested applicants should forward a copy of their CV and a covering letter to TRAB@mhra.gsi.gov.uk
Closing date
31 January 2012
If you have any questions or require further information please email TRAB@mhra.gsi.gov.uk
Medicines and Healthcare
Regulatory Agency