Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Medical Exposures Group (MEG) to cover for maternity leave. MEG is a multi-disciplinary team who provide advice and support to a range of organisations including government, professional bodies, hospitals and clinics on medical exposures, regulatory and radiation protection issues, and safe clinical practice in the UK.



We are seeking a registered clinical scientist with experience in nuclear medicine who is interested in the wider applications of radiation protection in relation to patient safety. This is a great opportunity to bring your clinical knowledge and experience to a specialist team whilst maintaining your expertise in the latest developments in nuclear medicine and PET/CT.



The post offers the opportunity to provide support to nuclear medicine services across the UK. Working as a core member of the Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) secretariat, you will provide specialist scientific advice and support relating to the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) licensing process in addition to organising and preparing technical papers and scientific reports required for meetings of this expert committee.



You will also provide authoritative, up-to-date advice on matters associated with clinical practice in nuclear medicine and associated radiation protection issues required by IR(ME)R.



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.



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Assess scientific and technical queries that arise during ARSAC licence application process



Analyse and interpret comments made by ARSAC members, where expert opinions may differ, and compare options to provide a resolution



Communicate scientific and technical information with a range of healthcare professionals and research trial sponsor organisations



Authorise employer and practitioner licences issued under IR(ME)R 2017 on behalf of the Licensing Authorities following completion of quality assurance checks



Propose and develop changes to procedures to improve working practices, in conjunction with line manager and in association with various Agencies



Use Jira to manage applications according to procedures



Use database software to generate reports and provide data analysis for presentation to ARSAC members or external organisations



Prepare scientific and technical papers for ARSAC meetings in collaboration with line manager



Work with secretariat colleagues to plan ARSAC work programme and meet requirements



Identify areas requiring further research and development; co-ordinate and undertake this specialist research work



Provide independent expert advice on matters associated with nuclear medicine to service users across the UK



Input into radiation protection issues relating to nuclear medicine to promote and improve patient safety in the clinical environment



Work with national and international stakeholders to include patients, healthcare professionals, professional bodies associated with nuclear medicine, government bodies, inspectorates for IR(ME)R for the devolved administrations and members of the public on matters pertaining to their field of expertise



Work independently on a day to day basis

Communicate the details and outcomes of work through written reports



Observe and comply with Data Protection and all other relevant legislation, and UKHSA governance procedures



Please see the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.



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



You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria that have been selected from the job description, and this will be in the form of a:



Application form ('Employer/ Activity history' section on the application)



(1250 number of words) 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.



The Application 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 some essential criteria



Meets no essential criteria



Please note that only those applications meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:



Established and experienced HCPC registered clinical scientist who can provide analysis of practices and advice to enable regulatory compliance and improved clinical practice



Up-to-date knowledge and experience of clinical practice in nuclear medicine practice and the associated risks



If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.



Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.



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.



Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2:

Interview



You will be invited to a remote interview.



Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.



You will be asked to prepare and present an 8-minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.



Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.



Eligibility Criteria



?Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).



Location



This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton, Oxfordshire.



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).



Security Clearance Level Requirement



Successful candidates for this role must pass an enhanced disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.



Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Checks.



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. 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.