Inspector (Clinical)

Job summary

The HFEA is the UKs independent regulator of clinics providing fertility treatment and research involving human embryos.

We are looking to recruit a Clinical Inspector to join our team on a nine-month contract to cover maternity leave. You will need to have a clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior role in the related discipline relevant to healthcare.

This is a home based role, travel across the UK will feature as part of this role which will include overnight stays.

Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 2 March at Redman Place, London.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, the right to work in the UK will need to be proved before interview.

The HFEA reserve the right to close this role early should we receive sufficient applications - you are advised to apply for the role when you see it and not to wait until the closing date.

Main duties of the job

You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres. You will be able to work independently; to make professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance; to be resilient when managing difficult situations, and; be able to make proportionate and effective recommendations to promote compliance. You should be committed to promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

About us

The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.

This post is offered as either office based (in which case you will need to attend the office at least one day per week)or home based (in which case office attendance will be specified by your line manager based on business need). Our office is in Stratford, east London, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongside several other health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybrid working we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements.

The HFEA is a member of the Community Race and Work Charter and the Disability Confident Charter. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment that is free from any form of discrimination. We recognise that there are real benefits of having a diverse community of staff and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society. Additionally, we adopt a culture that hopes to attract and retain talented individuals that want to work with us.

The HFEA have been awarded People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,250 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

G0002-26-0004

Job locations

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To assist in the management of the regulation of a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres and promote good practice and compliance by:

• leading and/or supporting an inspection team in the course of field assessment of the suitability HFEA licensed providers through the systematic application of approved inspection methodologies;
• liaising with centres to monitor on-going compliance;
• processing and assessing applications using approved HFEA methodologies;
• producing high quality evidence based reports;
• making professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance and making proportionate and effective recommendations to deliver on-going compliance and continuous improvement in services;
• assisting in the investigation of adverse incidents and complaints; to deputise for the clinical governance lead in their absence and to escalate accordingly to the Chief Inspector.
• responding to enquiries and correspondence from centres and stakeholders.

2. To manage own workload and produce high quality output by effective prioritisation of activities and adherence to organisational KPIs.

3. To secure and maintain an understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, Directions and Code of Practice, HFEA policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in the regulatory process.

4. Ensure detailed and accurate written records are kept for all activities by maintaining up to date contemporaneous records using approved HFEA methodologies.

5. Contribute to the development of policies and improved practices through involvement in the delivery of organisational and directorate project programmes and cross directorate working.

Promote and maintain a positive image of the HFEA.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To assist in the management of the regulation of a portfolio of HFEA licensed centres and promote good practice and compliance by:

• leading and/or supporting an inspection team in the course of field assessment of the suitability HFEA licensed providers through the systematic application of approved inspection methodologies;
• liaising with centres to monitor on-going compliance;
• processing and assessing applications using approved HFEA methodologies;
• producing high quality evidence based reports;
• making professional judgements on the impact of non-compliance and making proportionate and effective recommendations to deliver on-going compliance and continuous improvement in services;
• assisting in the investigation of adverse incidents and complaints; to deputise for the clinical governance lead in their absence and to escalate accordingly to the Chief Inspector.
• responding to enquiries and correspondence from centres and stakeholders.

2. To manage own workload and produce high quality output by effective prioritisation of activities and adherence to organisational KPIs.

3. To secure and maintain an understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, Directions and Code of Practice, HFEA policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in the regulatory process.

4. Ensure detailed and accurate written records are kept for all activities by maintaining up to date contemporaneous records using approved HFEA methodologies.

5. Contribute to the development of policies and improved practices through involvement in the delivery of organisational and directorate project programmes and cross directorate working.

Promote and maintain a positive image of the HFEA.

 

Person Specification

Managing work

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce evidence based reports
• An ability to assimilate, understand and apply complex legislation and regulatory requirements
• Resilience in handling difficult situations

Desirable

• Understanding of the quality improvement/clinical governance agenda
• Project management experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to at least degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Education to Masters degree level

Experience

Essential

• A clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior role in the related discipline relevant to healthcare.
• NMC registration
• Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
• Experience of leading and working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
• Experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting information and evidence
• Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience in audit or inspection work.

 

Person Specification

Managing work

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce evidence based reports
• An ability to assimilate, understand and apply complex legislation and regulatory requirements
• Resilience in handling difficult situations

Desirable

• Understanding of the quality improvement/clinical governance agenda
• Project management experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to at least degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Education to Masters degree level

Experience

Essential

• A clinical / nursing background and experience of working in a senior role in the related discipline relevant to healthcare.
• NMC registration
• Experience of managing and prioritising a complex workload
• Experience of leading and working as part of a team with people from a wide range of disciplines
• Experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting information and evidence
• Experience of promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience in audit or inspection work.

 

Employer details

Employer name

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority

Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ

 

Employer's website

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority

Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ

 

Employer's website

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)