Radiation Protection Scientist Chilton, Buckinghamshire, South East England, England
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At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.
Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.
Job description
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
- Providing provision of regulatory testing and calibration of ionising radiation instrumentation, including operation of specialised equipment, following quality and safety documents, keeping accurate records, performing complex calculations and the preparation of scientific reports and certificates.
- Reception and handling of equipment received for testing and dispatch back to customers after testing, including UK and overseas logistics.
- Advising customers verbally via telephone, personally or via e-mail on all aspects of the progress of testing work, which may also include some technical aspects.
- Entering and updating information on the instrument testing databases and processing internal documentation and other routine tasks to facilitate the functions of the Group.
- Making measurements at and around, and taking samples at nuclear licensed sites in support of projects for the Office of Nuclear Regulation.
- Participation in laboratory exercises and demonstrations of equipment for visitors and course students.
- Provide input to, and give short presentations at, departmental meetings as part of information sharing with Radiation Metrology staff.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Person specification
It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of no more than 1000 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:
Essential
- Science A-levels, preferably including physics and/or mathematics or equivalent experience in a physics or related laboratory.
- Ability to analyse scientific and technical problems delivering sound recommendations.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
- Good interpersonal and written communication skills, and able to use the appropriate style and method for a wide range of situations.
- High level of commitment to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement.
- Adaptable and resourceful. Able to manage and prioritise a personal portfolio of short and long term work, to make decisions autonomously when required, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Physically able to use a full range of radiation metrology instruments in laboratory conditions and able to use appropriate instruments during field operations.
- An understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relati
Desirable
- Completed radiation protection (RP) training, to cover general RP, dosimetry and legislation.
- Degree level qualification in a physical science relevant to radiation metrology or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles, methods, challenges, standards, and legislation associated with ionizing radiation metrology.
- Knowledge of radiological protection or radiation physics and experience in radiation metrology and instrument testing, including a good understanding of current best practice.
- Experience of working in a customer facing team that delivers technically complex services in an area with stringent technical requirements.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Competent manual dexterity, e.g. soldering.
- Clean driving license.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria – please do provide evidence of how you meet this.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.
Please ensure that your statement of suitability contains no personal identifiers, e.g. name in either the file name or content of the document and is uploaded in MS Word format.
STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW
This competition will involve a Face to Face interview.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).
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.
Candidates will also be required to prepare and deliver a 5-minute presentation to the panel on a subject relevant to the post. The presentation will be used to assess the candidate’s presentation skills. This will be followed by a question-and-answer segment.
Please note, a brief test will be explained and completed within your interview. (There is nothing to prepare for this type of assessment).
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on 22nd May 2023 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Shortlist: 26th May 2023
Interviews: W/C 12th June 2023
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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