Principal Radiation Protection Scientist

The Radiation Emergency Response Group (ERG) within UKHSA’s Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Directorate (RCE) is responsible for overall co-ordination and evaluation of UKHSA’s emergency arrangements for radiological and nuclear incidents.

This Principal Radiation Protection Scientist in ERG will be responsible for managing their own work areas within the Group as well as leading on individual scientific, policy and emergency preparedness projects. Reporting to the Radiation Emergency Response Group Leader, the postholder will be required to act on behalf of the Group Leader on occasions. Work areas include:

• Developing the Agency’s radiological emergency preparedness arrangements.
• Specialised scientific projects for internal stakeholders, policy development and leading for UKHSA on specific topics in radiological emergency preparedness and response nationally and internationally.
• Design, delivery and evaluation internal training and emergency exercises
• Technical, computing and scientific work underpinning the radiological emergency response function of the Directorate.

The post-holder will plan and carry out a range of scientific and management duties, including:

• Line management of staff within the Group.
• Contribute to the development of UKHSA’s radiation emergency preparedness and response arrangements.
• Provide specialist input into policy development in the field of radiological emergency preparedness and response.
• Manage aspects of the core-funded work of ERG, such as the division’s participation in major national nuclear emergency exercises.
• Manage internal training and exercising programme for ERG for radiation emergencies.
• Provide expert training in the field of radiological emergency preparedness and response.
• Have a senior role in UKHSA’s radiation emergency response 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.

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability in no more than 1250 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:

Essential Criteria:

• At least 2 years’ experience in emergency planning and/or radiation emergency preparedness.
• Experience in setting up and managing projects to completion and evaluating effectiveness.
• In-depth understanding of the principles of radiological protection in the context of emergency response.
• Experience in training course design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Ability to produce clear well-structured written material and tailor presentation of it to a range of audiences, scientific and non-scientific.
• Ability to work on a number of separate tasks at the same time, often independently, whilst keeping to agreed deadlines often working under pressure with competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally often alone and with multiple overnight stays.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relati
• Willingness to apply for and maintain security clearance.

Desirable Criteria:

• At least 5 years’ experience in radiation protection or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in line
• Familiarity with broad health protection and emergency planning and response issues, and of UKHSA advice on these.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving

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

• Familiarity with radiation health protection and emergency planning and response issues, and of UKHSA advice on these.
• Experience in training course design, delivery and evaluation
• Experience in setting up and managing projects to completion and evaluating effectiveness
• In-depth understanding of the principles of radiological protection in the context of emergency response

Working for the UKHSA

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 ourworkforce 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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Benefits

• 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%
• Range of health and wellbeing support
• 26 days annual leave allowance increasing to 32 days after a 10-year service

Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices , 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More , Help with Costs , GOV.UK

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