Higher Radiation Protection Scientist

Details

Reference number

351196

Salary

£32,469 - £39,532

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Science

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

• Location

• About the job

• Benefits

• Things you need to know

• Apply and further information

Location

Chilton, Oxfordshire

About the job

Job summary

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

Alongside your salary of £32,469, UK Health Security Agency contributes £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%

Things you need to know

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 7th May 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