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Higher Radiation Protection Scientist
Grade HEO – £32,469 to £39,532 (Outer)
UKHSA Chilton Hybrid Working
Permanent Contract
We are the Radon Group, a team of 20 people with diverse skills in science, technology, logistics and business. We aim to raise awareness of radon (the largest radiation source in the UK) , a natural radioactive gas that can affect health. We offer radon measurements and advice on how to reduce radon levels in homes and workplaces. We also conduct research and development to improve our services. Our website www.ukradon.org features the radon potential map of the UK, which shows the likelihood of radon in different areas based on data from almost 600,000 homes and local geology.
As a Higher Radiation protection Scientist, you will be an enthusiastic member of our small team of experts in providing advice on radon health risks and control to various stakeholders, such as householders and employers. You will use your strong technical skills to support the design and management of projects to analyse the National Radon Database, and work on new areas of investigation and research. As part of the team you will become familiar standards and regulations on radon in the UK to achieve greater impact in the future. Additionally, this opportunity will give you the opportunity as a lead or co-writer in reports and articles on radon that will be published on www.ukradon.org and professional journals.
UKHSA Chilton Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*
Working Pattern Full Time, Hybrid Working,
Job description
Responsibilities section:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
- Providing advice about radon health risks and controls to a range of stakeholders in response to telephone and email queries
- Developing and producing supporting information for stakeholders, and to raise awareness of radon
- Gathering and adding information for the national radon database (NRD)
- Reviewing and analysing NRD information to help increase radon measurement uptake, effectiveness and control
- Contributing to the design and management of specific projects, and developing UKHSA advice for employers
- Contributing to UKHSA publications such as reports and journal articles
- Attending and organising events associated with radon programmes within the UK
- Having a role within the UKHSA radiation emergency plan
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.
Please see full duties and responsibilities attached
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1500 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:
Essential
- Science degree, or equivalent qualifications or experience
- Experience of scientific project work
- Broad knowledge of and interest in radiation/environmental science
- Good working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Flexible attitude to working as team member or alone, and across teams in the Radon Group
- Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workload
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree in radiation protection or equivalent experience
- Experience in explaining technical or scientific information to a range of audiences from professionals to members of the public both orally and in writing
- Knowledge and experience of statistical analysis of scientific/technical data using commercial packages, e.g. MiniTab, Excel
- Understanding of radon and radiation protection
Benefits
£8,766 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 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
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.
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.
The Competency based framework will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate. The following technical skills and experience will be used at the interview:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leading and Communicating
- Collaborating and partnering
- Delivery at Pace
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on 18th January 2024 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: TBC
Interviews: TBC
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Nationality requirements
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:
- 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)
- 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
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.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.
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 is Basic Personnel Security Standard. People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks.
For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
Please Note
This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&Cs are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/
Are you already a civil servant, or employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body? Please state home department on your application form.
Do you meet the nationality requirements for this post? https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/
Complaint process:
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Nathan Newman
- Email : nathan.newman@reed.com
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