In addition to policies regarding general membership of a Research Ethics Committee (REC), there are specific documents relating to REC chairs and vice chairs.
Recruitment and selection of chairs and vice chairs
This document set details the procedure and process for the recruitment and selection of REC Chairs and Vice Chairs. The aim of the document is to ensure that the appointment method of members is fair and transparent and compliant with good practice. The Research Ethics Service carries out the recruitment and selection process on behalf of the Health Research Authority (HRA), the appointing authority.
- policy and procedure for the appointment of chairs and vice chairs
- role description – chair
- role description – vice chair
Special arrangements for Chairs
We are in the process of updating our policy to support REC members who take on additional responsibility, for example in the role of Chair or Vice Chair. New information on honorariums will be published soon. In the meantime if you have any questions, please contact member.support@hra.nhs.uk.