Assistant Scientific Officer

This is a role in the Environmental Medicine and Science (EMS) Division at the Institute of Naval Medicine. The EMS Division is made up of technicians, scientists and medical doctors who provide occupational health services and performance advice to the military to support operational capability. The role involves conducting respirator fitting and testing, colour perception testing and assistance with equipment maintenance, calibration and purchasing.

The position is advertised as 22.5 hours per week (4.5 hours per day).

In support of the objectives of the Environmental Medicine and Science Division the Assistant Scientific Officer will: 

Provide support to Heat Illness Clinic. This includes maintaining, stowing and calibrating equipment and providing technical support (such as replacing batteries and equipment testing and maintenance).

Undertake general equipment ordering, maintenance of stocks of consumables in preparation for the Heat Illness Clinic or trials.

Undertake respirator fitting and testing (in-house training will be given to achieve BSFI Fit2Fit accreditation).

Undertake colour perception testing (following in-house training).

We are looking for someone who enjoys working and interacting with people and who can give appropriate instructions, and with experience or a demonstratable interest of working with equipment.

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and deliver appropriate instructions.

Experience or demonstratable interest of working with equipment.  

General familiarity with MS Office.

Desirable

Attention to detail for practical tasks.

Experience of working in a laboratory or clinical environment.

Driving licence.

GCSE Maths, English and a Science at grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Applying technical knowledge.

• 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%
• Annual leave of 25 days (at 4.5 hours per day) per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years of service) plus 8 days (at 4.5 hours per day) of public holidays
• Training and development tailored to your role
• Training and support to gain BSFI Fit2fit accreditation
• On-site gymnasium
• On-site free parking

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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Job contact :

• Name : Carol House
• Email : Carol.house721@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 02392768240

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk