Radiation Protection Specialist – Team Leader
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Description
Chilton, Leeds or Glasgow
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for 2 Radiation Protection Specialists – Team Leaders to join our team in Chilton, Leeds, or Glasgow.
The Primary Roles/functions Are
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of 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.
Job Description
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for 2 Radiation Protection Specialists – Team Leaders to join our team in Chilton, Leeds, or Glasgow.
The Primary Roles/functions Are
- Line management responsibilities and possible management of a particular service
- Financial responsibility for the income and expenditure of a particular area of radiation protection work including preparation of bids for capital and revenue budgets
- Leading scientific, technical and professional development for a particular area of radiation protection work, including development of internal policy and guidance, and ensuring written advice is of high quality
- To act as a radiation protection adviser (RPA) for the provision of commercial radiation protection services to a wide range of clients, advising on and assisting with regulatory compliance and implementation of effective safety management programmes for work with ionising and non-ionising radiations. This is achieved through visits to client premises, situation analysis/risk assessment and the preparation of persuasive and authoritative reports.
- Contribution to the development and delivery of radiation protection training services.
- Responding to enquiries on a wide range of radiation protection issues from a wide variety of individuals and agencies.
- Responding to radiation events and incidents on behalf of commercial clients.
- Support and contribute to UKHSA’s emergency response role for radiological and non-radiological events.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of 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.
Job Description
Technical and Scientific
Under the RPA-body, act as a radiation protection adviser (RPA) in support of RCCE’s radiation protection consultancy services. With appropriate support, act as a radioactive waste adviser (RWA) or laser protection adviser (LPA) to discuss, analyse and advise independently and to receive, interpret and present complex information to customers. The postholder will hold a portfolio of companies that will include contracts in the, industrial, research, dental oil & gas sectors.
Radiation protection training
To participate in emergency response incidents where UKHSA has a role, in particular:
Under the RPA-body, act as a radiation protection adviser (RPA) in support of RCCE’s radiation protection consultancy services. With appropriate support, act as a radioactive waste adviser (RWA) or laser protection adviser (LPA) to discuss, analyse and advise independently and to receive, interpret and present complex information to customers. The postholder will hold a portfolio of companies that will include contracts in the, industrial, research, dental oil & gas sectors.
Radiation protection training
- Working with others to develop RCCE occupational/professional level training services and support the delivery of that training. To develop and train RCCE staff who have not attained RPA, RWA or LPA certification.
- To provide written and verbal advice on protection of the public from radiation hazards and provide information to the public and others on radiological issues as appropriate. The requests for information normally originate from telephone, letter or email from members of the public and private or public bodies to whom UKHSA are not providing commercial consultancy services.
- Participation in scientific meetings and conferences, presenting papers on radiation protection matters. These may be at internal (UKHSA), national or international level. Disseminate information and knowledge gathered from participation at workshops, seminars and conferences to colleagues
To participate in emergency response incidents where UKHSA has a role, in particular:
- To participate in UKHSA’s emergency response to radiological incidents, including terrorist incidents, as a co-ordinator of environmental and personnel monitoring or as a leader of a radiation monitoring unit deployed for mass screening of contaminated populations.
- To participate in UKHSA’s response to non-radiological incidents as appropriate, in support of other specialist teams.
- Identify, discuss and action your own professional performance and training and development needs with your line manager through an appraisal and individual development plan and by attending internal / external training events.
- To participate in all mandatory training as required.
Under the RPA-body, act as a radiation protection adviser (RPA) in support of RCCE’s radiation protection consultancy services. With appropriate support, act as a radioactive waste adviser (RWA) or laser protection adviser (LPA) to discuss, analyse and advise independently and to receive, interpret and present complex information to customers. The postholder will hold a portfolio of companies that will include contracts in the, industrial, research, dental oil & gas sectors.
Radiation protection training
- Working with others to develop RCCE occupational/professional level training services and support the delivery of that training. To develop and train RCCE staff who have not attained RPA, RWA or LPA certification.
- To provide written and verbal advice on protection of the public from radiation hazards and provide information to the public and others on radiological issues as appropriate. The requests for information normally originate from telephone, letter or email from members of the public and private or public bodies to whom UKHSA are not providing commercial consultancy services.
- Participation in scientific meetings and conferences, presenting papers on radiation protection matters. These may be at internal (UKHSA), national or international level. Disseminate information and knowledge gathered from participation at workshops, seminars and conferences to colleagues
Emergency response
To participate in emergency response incidents where UKHSA has a role, in particular:
Essential Criteria
To participate in emergency response incidents where UKHSA has a role, in particular:
- To participate in UKHSA’s emergency response to radiological incidents, including terrorist incidents, as a co-ordinator of environmental and personnel monitoring or as a leader of a radiation monitoring unit deployed for mass screening of contaminated populations.
- To participate in UKHSA’s response to non-radiological incidents as appropriate, in support of other specialist teams.
- To participate and, in some cases, lead the response to radiological incidents involving commercial clients.
- Identify, discuss and action your own professional performance and training and development needs with your line manager through an appraisal and individual development plan and by attending internal / external training events.
- To participate in all mandatory training as required.
Essential Criteria
- Honours degree in a scientific subject, or equivalent experience plus substantive experience in operational radiation protection and A-levels in science/maths-based subjects
- MSc (or equivalent), or experience in leading and managing a specific commercial service or area of work
- Proven experience in operational radiation protection with evidence of particular expertise in one or more areas of interest
- Ability to assess complex situations and interpret detailed documents that may include legislation
- Ability to assess novel situation and applications by applying fundamental scientific principles to understand and identify potential hazards
- Ability to observe and question to gather information and sift it to disregard the irrelevant and identify key issues
- Ability to critically analyse working practices and propose and implement changes
- Membership of professional body, eg Society for Radiological Protection
- Certificated radiation protection adviser (RPA), certificated radioactive waste adviser (RWA), medical physics expert (MPE) or laser protection adviser (LPA)
- 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 employer contribution of 28.97%
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Selection process details
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
Required
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (15) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible).
Please do not email us your CV.
Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1500 words. We will not consider any words above this.
Longlisting
In the event of a large number of applications we may longlist into 3 piles of:
In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (15) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)
- 1500 word supporting statement.
You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible).
Please do not email us your CV.
Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1500 words. We will not consider any words above this.
Longlisting
In the event of a large number of applications we may longlist into 3 piles of:
- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets some essential criteria
- Meets no essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria
In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:
- Must be willing and able to travel within the UK and abroad in support of UKHSA on national and international activities. Full clean driving license required
- Honours degree in a scientific subject, or equivalent experience plus substantive experience in operational radiation protection and A-levels in science/maths-based subjects
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview
You will be invited to a single remote interview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.
You will be asked to prepare and present a 10-minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.
The Presentation Will Be Assessing The Following
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Location
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Leeds (Cookridge), Chilton or Glasgow.
We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using 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 our campus.
Based at our scientific campus, you will be required to have a minimum of 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
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.
You will be asked to prepare and present a 10-minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.
The Presentation Will Be Assessing The Following
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, formally, informally, orally and in writing to customers, UKHSA staff and representatives from other organisations
- Ability to put forward cohesive arguments and influence people
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Location
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Leeds (Cookridge), Chilton or Glasgow.
We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using 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 our campus.
Based at our scientific campus, you will be required to have a minimum of 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 is Counter-Terrorist Check.
Eligibility Criteria – External
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).
Salary Information
If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.
Grade 7
UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow,
Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK
The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.
Reasonable Adjustments
The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/
International Police check
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check.
Eligibility Criteria – External
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).
Salary Information
If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.
Grade 7
- £56,185- £66,581 (National)
- £58,340- £68,574 (Outer London)
UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow,
Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK
The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.
Reasonable Adjustments
The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/
International Police check
If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.
Internal Fraud Check
If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant’s personal details – name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub, and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for external candidates to the Civil Service.
Careers website
Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
Internal Fraud Check
If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant’s personal details – name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub, and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for external candidates to the Civil Service.
Careers website
Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
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).
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 Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
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).
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : Gurkamal Bhambra
- Email : gurkamal.bhambra@ukhsa.gov.uk
- Email : recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk
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 the UKHSA Complaints team via email at: Complaints@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 for
further information: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk