Senior Radiation Protection Scientist
Essential criteria
- you will be assessed on the below (12) essential criteria and (3) desirable criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Document.
Essential Graduate level in chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent level of experience Good experience of radiochemical analysis Experience of working in a formally accredited QA environment Experience of line management of staff Advanced MS Office skills Ability to produce clear well-structured written material Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to work on several separate tasks at the same time, often independently, whilst keeping to agreed deadlines.
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.Availability to work away from base occasionally.
Good problem-solving skills and adaptability to rapidly changing demands Good understanding of the principles of analysis for a range of (radio)chemical processes Desirable Experience of working in a service focused environment Experience in project management Full/permanent Current UK driving licence (or equivalent) (there may be a need to visit other UKHSA offices, carrying out sampling audits or witness samples around the UK) Selection Process Details: This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience, Technical skills.
Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form.
You will be assessed on the above listed (12) essential criteria and (3) desirable criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1250 word Statement of Suitability.This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
TheApplication form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.
Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets someessential criteria Meets no essentialcriteria The following piles will be taken to the next stage: Meets all essential criteria Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on the following: Graduate level in chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent level of experience Good experience of radiochemical analysis Experience of working in a formally accredited QA environment If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interviewand assessment.
Please do not exceed 1250 words.We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Please note you will not be able to upload your CV.
You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible.
Please do not email us your CV.
Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview at UKHSA Chilton.If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.
Behaviours, technical, experience, and strengths will be tested at interview.
There will be a 10-minute Presentation.
The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be Changing and improving- Lead Working together Developing self and others Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available.
Eligibility Criteria
- External Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Location This role is being offered as office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton.
If based at one of our scientific campuses, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum.For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time.
You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance.
In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
The level of security needed isCounter-terrorist Check.
For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time.
You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC).