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Higher Radiation Protection Scientist
- Public sector
- 09/07/2024
- £32,469.00 - £39,532.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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Job title Higher Radiation Protection Scientist
Profession- Science
Directorate Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards
Full Time equivalent - 37.5 hours
No of Roles 1
Contract Type Permanent
Location Chilton, OX11 0RQ
Working Pattern Full Time /Flexible Working / Hybrid
Grade & Salary Grade HEO. Outer London - £32,469 - £39,532 per annum.
Closing Date 04/08/2024. 23:55pm. Late applications will not be considered.
Interview Date TBC
The Radon Group is part of the Dosimetry Services Department in the Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Directorate and heads the research and data analysis of radon exposure in the UK, having one of the biggest single databases with more than 900,000 measurements. The Radon Group is a multidisciplinary team including scientists, data managers and administrative staff, currently working across four teams: Radon Dosimetry Team (RDT), Radon Information and Data Team, Radon Programmes Team and Radon Services Team.
The post of Higher Radiation Protection Scientist is within RDT, which provides a specialised radon instruments calibration service to customers in the UK and internationally. RDT operates a world-class radon exposure facility for the calibration and research of a wide variety of passive and active radon detectors and instruments. RDT produces, issues and analyses large numbers of passive etched-track detectors that are used in homes and workplaces as part of the Radon Groups health protection programme.
As a Higher Radiation Protection Scientist you will be responsible for:
Main Duties of the Job
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To identify, discuss and action your own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events.
To participate in all mandatory training as required, e.g. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal and external to UKHSA. This will include:
Internal
External
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
For more info see the attached job description
Stage 1: Application & Sift
At sift stage you will be assessed on essential criteria, and this will be in the form of CV information entered into the application and Statement of Suitability (up to 1500 words). You should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role. You should make particular reference to how you align to the main duties section and essential criteria.
You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. This will be used in the sifting process and will be scored.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.
Please note: The system will allow you to write up to 1500 words but please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Stage 2: Panel Interview
All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will be invited to an onsite interview at Chilton, OX11 0RQ.
You will be asked to prepare and present a 5-minute presentation. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview. And you will also complete a dexterity test during the interview.
United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at Chilton. Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs.
New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.
The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&Cs are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/.
Benefits
Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare.
DBS
People working with government systems must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which includes a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed for this role is BPSS however there may be a requirement for this role to be SC cleared and you should familiarise yourself with the criteria of security clearance.
This role is open to external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants. Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules This job is broadly open to the following groups:
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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