**For information only: Applications closed**.
The Guernsey Ethics Committee is looking to recruit members of the public who are passionate about research and clinical ethics.
At least half of lay members should be people who are not, and have never been, care professionals, researchers in a care field, or chairs, members or directors of care service bodies or organisations providing care.
The Ethics Committee is responsible for providing an ethical opinion on research proposals that involve the Guernsey and Alderney communities before the research study is implemented. It meets every other month for two hours where members discuss the proposals and decide whether they can provide a favourable opinion or not.
In addition, the Committee provides ethics input into policy and guidelines for primary and secondary care providers and social care, as well as complex clinical situations.
Members are provided with training on an annual basis to equip them with the skills for the role. The meetings are held over a Wednesday lunchtime and refreshments are provided.
The requirements for the lay-member roles are:
- An interest in ethics
- Willingness to appraise research proposals prior to the meeting
- Commitment to attend the meetings
If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Dr Tracey McClean at tracey.mcclean@gov.gg.
More about the Guernsey Ethics Committee.
Closed: Monday 21 September 2026
