Meet the Wider Clinical Community

Every month we’re sharing an insight into the vast range of clinical and non-clinical expertise which makes up our Clinical Community.

This month we’re featuring Ceara Mitchell, who is the first graduate to work within the Clinical Directorate. 

Ceara studied Chemistry at university and worked as an Analytical Chemist for a large pharmaceutical company. This sparked an interest in quality, GxP and regulatory affairs, so before graduating she began to explore alternative career pathways outside of the lab.

Ceara joined NHS Supply Chain’s 2024 Graduate cohort and works as Regulatory Compliance Graduate and Deputy Responsible Person, working with a team of dedicated regulatory professionals to ensure NHS Supply Chain remains compliant with medical devices and pharmaceutical regulations, and sells only high-quality, compliant and safe products.

The Regulatory Compliance team sits within the Clinical Directorate and plays a pivotal role in ensuring only safe and compliant products and suppliers are available through NHS Supply Chain. The team is made up of Compliance Officers, Compliance Managers and Responsible Persons/Deputy RPs who work collaboratively to ensure compliance throughout the business.

The regulatory landscape is ever-changing and has been made more complex following Brexit; as such, the team is committed to their continuous professional development and horizon scanning, as the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries and corresponding regulations change. The Regulatory Compliance team is currently prioritising building their understanding of upcoming regulatory changes and how our processes can be streamlined to accommodate them. They share knowledge across the business and foster a positive attitude to compliance.

See our Useful Links section to find out more about Ceare’s role as Regulatory Compliance Graduate and Deputy Responsible Person.