Job summary
Independent Assessors (IAs) act as representatives of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA ) to ensure the requirements of Section 33 of the Human Tissue Act 2004 (Persons who Lack Capacity to Consent and Transplants) are met (or Section 17 of the HT (Scotland) Act). The IA will provide assessment of all living solid organ donor-recipient pairs, paired/pooled and non-directed altruistic donation and recommend approval by the HTA subject to the requirements of the HT Act being met.
The role of the lA is to represent the HTA in an independent capacity in order to satisfy the requirements of the HT Act. To do this, IAs must interview the donor (or person giving consent on their behalf) and the recipient, to ascertain if the requirements of the HT Act have been met. They must then complete and submit a report to the HTA, detailing whether the requirements have been met, and provide a recommendation regarding the donation (that is, whether the donation should be approved or not approved by the HTA). The HTA will then make a decision about a case based on the information provided by the lA.
Main duties of the job
Independent Assessors (IAs) act as representatives of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA ) to ensure the requirements of Section 33 of the Human Tissue Act 2004 (Persons who Lack Capacity to Consent and Transplants) are met (or Section 17 of the HT (Scotland) Act). The IA will provide assessment of all living solid organ donor-recipient pairs, paired/pooled and non-directed altruistic donation and recommend approval by the HTA subject to the requirements of the HT Act being met.
The role of the lA is to represent the HTA in an independent capacity in order to satisfy the requirements of the HT Act. To do this, IAs must interview the donor (or person giving consent on their behalf) and the recipient, to ascertain if the requirements of the HT Act have been met. They must then complete and submit a report to the HTA, detailing whether the requirements have been met, and provide a recommendation regarding the donation (that is, whether the donation should be approved or not approved by the HTA). The HTA will then make a decision about a case based on the information provided by the lA.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Date posted
16 December 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£63,541 to £72,639 a year Inclusive pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
290-MIC-213
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
