HomeOfficeLiaisonContact/NTCO
WearesupportingaleadingresearchorganisationwiththeappointmentofaHomeOfficeLiaisonContactandNamedTrainingandCompetencyOfficer.
Thisisakeyregulatoryandcomplianceposition,providingoversightoftraining,competencyandlicensingacrossallresearchinvolvinganimalsundertheAnimals(ScientificProcedures)Act1986(ASPA).
Thesuccessfulcandidatewillworkcloselywithseniorlicenceholders,facilitymanagers,researchersandtheHomeOfficetoensuretheorganisationmaintainsthehigheststandardsofregulatorycompliance,animalwelfare,trainingandethicalpractice.
TheRole
AsNTCO,youwillprovideoversightoftrainingandcompetencyforpersonnelinvolvedinregulatedanimalresearch,ensuringindividualsareappropriatelytrained,supervisedandcompetentbeforeundertakingproceduresindependently.
AsHOLC,youwillactastheprimarypointofcontactbetweentheorganisationandtheHomeOfficeAnimalsinScienceRegulationUnit(ASRU),providingadviceandsupportonlicensingandregulatoryrequirements.
YouwillalsoprovidesecretariatsupporttotheAnimalWelfareandEthicalReviewBody(AWERB)andcontributetotheorganisation'swideranimalwelfareandethicalgovernance.
KeyResponsibilities
- ActastheprimaryliaisonbetweentheestablishmentandHomeOfficeASRU.
- ProvideexpertadviceonASPAandassociatedlegislation
- Adviselicenceholdersandresearchersontheapplication,amendmentandrenewalofHomeOfficelicences
- Provideguidanceonthetraining,practicalexperienceandsupervisionrequiredforindividualsseekingpersonallicences
- CoordinateHomeOfficemodulartrainingforprospectivelicenceholders
- Maintainoversightofinternaltraining,competencyandsupervisionprogrammes.
- Maintainaccuraterecordsoftraining,competency,certificationandcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment.
- Workwithfacilitymanagerstoestablishappropriatestandardsfortraining,supervision,competencyandongoingprofessionaldevelopment
- Overseeassessmentoflicenceholders'adherencetoapprovedproceduresandprocesses
- SupportandfacilitateProjectLicencereviews,includingretrospectivereviews
- ProvidespecialistadvicetotheAWERBoneducation,trainingandcompetencymatters
- CoordinateASPA-relatedlicenceholdermeetings
- ProvidegeneralregulatoryandlicensingadvicetostaffworkingunderASPA
- Support Named Individuals and senior licence holders in fulfilling their regulatory responsibilities
WhatWe'reLookingFor
WearelookingforanexperiencedanimalresearchprofessionalwithstrongknowledgeofASPA,HomeOfficelicensingandtraining/competencyrequirements.
Youshouldhave:
- Significantexperienceworkingwithinaregulatedlaboratoryanimalresearchenvironment
- DetailedknowledgeofASPAandassociatedHomeOfficeregulationsandguidance
- Experienceoverseeingtraining,competencyandsupervisionofpersonnelworkingwithlaboratoryanimals
- ExperienceworkingwithHomeOfficeProjectandPersonalLicencerequirements
- Strongunderstandingofanimalwelfare,ethicalreviewandregulatorycompliance
- ExperiencesupportingorworkingwithanAWERBwouldbehighlyadvantageous
- Theconfidencetoprovideregulatoryadviceandguidancetoscientists,licenceholdersandfacilityteams
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NTCO, HOLC, Named Person or senior animal research professional looking to take on a broad regulatory and training-focused position within a research-led organisation.
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Home Office Liaison Contact / NTCO employer: Barrington James
Barrington James is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer tailored development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful projects across diverse therapeutic areas in the dynamic UK/Europe market. Join us to be part of a team that values flexibility, creativity, and meaningful contributions to healthcare advancements.
