Healthcare Scientist Practitioner

Strategy, Policy and Service Development Assist in the improvement and development of the service, in the interests of efficiency and in order to meet changing demands. Support the implementation of new methods and technologies into the laboratory, in order to maximise quality and efficiency of testing. Support and participate in FW&E surveys, trials and research work and projects in collaboration with other senior staff of the FWEMS laboratories. Support appropriate income generation activities for the laboratory, in accordance with the National FWEMS objectives, in conjunction with the Laboratory Management Team. Participate in periodic reviews of laboratory methods with respect to performance and relevance. Security/Health and Safety Ensure confidentiality and conformity to the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott principles and the Laboratory Information Systems and Technology Security policy. Ensure that health and safety are afforded priority and to demonstrate commitment to health, safety and welfare of self, staff and visitors. Ensure attendance of self and managed staff on safety training courses as required in the UKHSA Health and Safety Training Policy and other safety policies as appropriate. Agree to implement safety objectives. Ensure that a Laboratory/Office Safety Code is implemented. Ensure that risk assessments are implemented and maintained. Report risks that cannot be controlled to the Laboratory Manager. Notify accidents, near misses, dangerous situations and shortcomings in health and safety via the appropriate management structure. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA BSc (Hons) Science degree or BTEC with previous experience in microbiology OR equivalent experience Understanding of quality management systems, especially in relation to UKAS Accreditation Have extensive working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both practical and theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed. Also, to demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic scientific principles relevant to microbiology. Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety requirements and procedures Experience of automated testing systems Skills for communication of complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills Skills for supporting project management, including ensuring that projects meet financial targets Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision, working to tight and often changing timescales. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS This vacancy is using SuccessProfiles andwill assess your Behaviours and Strengths.

Stage 1

APPLICATION & SIFT You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed7 essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form ofa: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1,000 wordsupporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.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 beadvisedyou 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. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1,000 words. We will not consider any words over 1,000 words. LONGLISTING In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglistinto 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile(s) Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting. SHORTLISTING In the event ofa large number ofapplications wemay conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of: BSc (Hons) Science degree or BTEC with previous experience in microbiology OR equivalent experience 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 face to face interview at UKHSA Porton. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Behaviours and Strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Working Together Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace 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 office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role. When based at our scientific campus, you will be required to have 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. SECRUITY CELARANCE LEVEL REQUIREMENT Successful candidates must pass a basic 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 Check. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA EXTERNAL-This vacancy is open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service as well as 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. Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location. £28,547- £33,196 (National)