Members

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is looking to appoint 3 Members to the Human Tissue Authority (HTA). The HTA is a statutory body which regulates organisations that remove, store and use human tissue for research, medical treatment, post-mortem examination, education and training, and display in public. Its overarching aim is to protect public and professional confidence in the safe and ethical use of human tissue.? 

As a Member of the HTA you will support the Chair in setting the strategic direction of the organisation whilst providing an independent view and constructive challenge at board meetings and sub committees. You will monitor the performance of the HTA’s Executive, holding it to account and undertake Living Organ Donation Panel work as required

To be considered, applicants must be able to demonstrate the following core qualities:

• a commitment to the objectives of the HTA and with the interest and drive to make a real contribution to the Board;

• an ability to provide effective scrutiny and challenge to the Executive and to hold them to account for the delivery of performance and the delivery of its strategy; 

• an ability to think strategically and to exercise sound judgement on complex and sensitive issues; and

• the highest standards of personal propriety in relation to governance, accountability, risk and financial management.  

In addition to the above and to complement the existing skills of Authority Members, candidates should also bring skills and experience in one of the following areas:  

• an understanding of the post mortem sector, especially of strategic issues related to post mortems in hospitals and mortuaries;

• an understanding and experience of organ transplantation from a clinical perspective;

• professional experience in any of the sectors regulated by the HTA.

Remuneration will be £7883 per annum for a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month.  The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care determines the length of appointment, which may be for up to a maximum of 3 years.

For more information, please visit the Public Appointments website: 

Role details – Member of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK (apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk)

If you require an alternative format, please call Karen Dinsdale on 0113 254 5414 quoting the reference VAC-7434.

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday, 06 June 2023.  The Department of Health and Social Care values and promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

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