Member of the Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC)
- Body
- Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC)
- Appointing Department
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Sector
- Health and Social Care
- Location
- London
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- Members are not remunerated but they are entitled to allowances for travel and subsistence incurred on ARSAC business, at rates set by ARSAC in line with current Government policy.
- Time Requirements
- The Committee normally meets twice a year and on average committee members will receive 3 applications for review per week (approx 1.5 hours per week). Additional time may be required for report writing or involvement in working groups.
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
07/02/2017
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Closed for Applications
03/03/2017 at 12:00
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Panel Sift
13/03/2017
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Final Interview Date
06/04/2017
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Announcement
21/04/2017 at 13:00
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) Members
Mrs Clare Moody has been appointed as Member of the ARSAC for 4 years from 24 April 2017.
The appointments will involve a time commitment of two Committee meetings per year and approximately 1.5 hours per week. There is no remuneration for the roles, but members are entitled to allowances for travel and subsistence at rates set by ARSAC in line with current government policy
These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Clare has not declared any political activity.
Date: 21/04/2017
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Dr Ailsa Wight
- Added
- 07/02/2017
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Department of Health senior sponsor Departmental Official
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| Political Activity | None declared. |
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| Notes | - |
- Panel Member
- Dr John Rees
- Added
- 07/02/2017
- Positions
- ARSAC Chair Representative of Organisation
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| Political Activity | None declared. |
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| Notes | - |
- Panel Member
- Moira Rankin
- Added
- 07/02/2017
- Positions
- independent panel member Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
The Secretary of State for Health is looking to appoint a Member to ARSAC.
ARSAC members are independent experts in their own field, such as nuclear medicine, radiology, medical physics, radiography, radiopharmacy or clinical oncology. ARSAC Members play a key role in providing specialist advice to the UK Government. The chairman is a medical doctor – currently this is Dr John Rees, Consultant Radiologist based at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
The Committee normally meets twice a year. However, the bulk of members’ work is undertaken throughout the year by post, advising the UK Health Departments on written applications from practitioners for certificates that will enable them to use specific radioactive medicinal products in diagnosis, therapy or research.
Person Specification
To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria plus any of the desirable criteria for appointment.
There is 1 vacancy on the ARSAC for a radiographer.
Essential
Track record of achievement in Radiography.
- Be able and prepared to actively contribute to the work of ARSAC
- Demonstrate the potential to operate effectively on a national expert scientific committee
- Not be tied to a commercial company in your primary function
- Be able to consider complex issues across all nuclear medicine disciplines and exercise sound judgement on issues involving service delivery and legal requirements
- The ability to work as an individual and as part of a team, with a positive and constructive style
Desirable
- A current interest in the promotion of good practice in nuclear medicine
- An established track record in research
- Significant experience of committee membership
Additional Information
The Department of Health values and promotes diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity for all.
How to Apply
For more information please consider the attached information pack.
If you require an alternative format such as braille, large print or audio, please call Lynn Slater on 0113 2545336 quoting reference A16-75.