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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>The Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) provide a front-line diagnostic service for the detection of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (Ebola, Lassa, CCHF, Marburg), Arboviruses, Rickettsiae, and a range of ACDP Hazard Group 3 bacteria including <em>Bacillus anthracis</em> and <em>Francisella tularensis</em>. RIPL is also the provider of the Leptospira acute diagnostic service and the Lyme disease specialist unit diagnostic service. We are UKAS ISO15189 accredited and hold approval to provide IBMS registration and Virology specialist portfolios.</p><p>The post holder will provide support to the laboratory and registered Biomedical Scientists. This will include but is not limited to, specimen reception support, patient data entry and support with performing a wide range of diagnostic assays, utilising both serological and molecular techniques. The highest standards of quality and safety are essential.</p><p>As a laboratory support worker you will provide both technical and administrative provision for the specialist reference laboratory work undertaken within RIPL in accordance with UKHSA and laboratory policies and procedures with particular focus on areas of data entry, laboratory housekeeping and stock control.</p><p>Technical work using ELISA, PCR and CL3 techniques will also be performed, following relevant training.</p><h4>Job description</h4><h4>Main duties of the job</h4><ul><li>Participate in the receipt of biological samples safely for the laboratory according to standard operating procedures and risk assessments, utilising laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and microbiology safety cabinets, and recording of clinical patient information into the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) database.</li><li>Provide support for tasks across the laboratory to ensure diagnostic testing is completed and the needs of the RIPL service provision are met. This includes taking responsibility for stock control procedures within the laboratory, supervising an area within the laboratory to ensure all equipment is maintained and calibrated to schedule, and that relevant documents available and up to date.</li><li>Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with safety and ISO15189 quality requirements and complete any training requirements as required for this post.</li></ul><p>This list is not exhaustive.</p><h4>Detailed job description and main responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Receive and process biological samples safely according to standard operating procedures and risk assessments</li><li>Recording of clinical patient information into the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) database</li><li>Work independently and within a team to support completion of diagnostic testing to meet the needs of the RIPL service provision</li><li>Provide resilience for answering of queries via the RIPL telephone line </li><li>Operate, maintain and clean a range of laboratory equipment safely, e.g. centrifuges, balances, microbiology safety cabinets, and pipettes</li><li>Act as laboratory supervisor for specific area ensuring equipment is maintained and calibrated and relevant documentation is available and up to date</li><li>Perform testing for environmental anthrax involving specimen processing in an ACDP 3/SAPO laboratory</li><li>Comply with waste disposal protocols</li><li>Maintain a clean, safe and tidy working environment</li><li>Perform stock control procedures for reagent and consumable stocks within the laboratory </li><li>Play a leading role in training of junior and new staff</li><li>Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with safety and ISO15189 quality requirements and complete any training requirements as required for this post</li><li>Perform other duties required by the line manager</li><li>Escalate risks that can’t be controlled to the senior management team</li><li>Engage in equality and diversity principles and maintain a culture of inclusion and belonging by actively contributing to a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected</li><li>To maintain a positive attitude to the work of the laboratory and other members of the team</li><li>To ensure health, safety and welfare are afforded priority and to demonstrate commitment to health, safety and welfare of self, staff and visitors and comply with relevant UKHSA health and safety policies at all times</li><li>Notify accidents, near misses, dangerous situations and shortcomings in health and safety via the appropriate management structure</li><li>To report any personal sickness (during and after such an event) that may have potentially been caused by or may impact upon work, in line with the UKHSA Sickness Absence management policy</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above or relevant experience working in a laboratory</li><li>Experience of working in a regulated environment</li><li>Ability to work in a team and individually </li><li> Good communication, organisational and time management skills </li><li> Intermediate keyboard skills </li><li>Ability to prioritize activities and workload against conflicting demands </li><li>Able to participate in surge/outbreak cover situations as required </li><li> An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li> Experience in handling clinical specimens</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,651, UK Health Security Agency contributes £7,431 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Stage 1: Application and Sift</strong></p><p>This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience, Technical skills and Strengths.</p><p>You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 8 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: </p><ul><li>Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) </li><li>1000 word supporting statement. </li></ul><p>This should outline how your behaviours, skills, experience and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. </p><p>The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together. </p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Longlisting:</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: </p><ul><li>Meets all essential criteria </li><li>Meets some essential criteria </li><li>Meets no essential criteria </li></ul><p>Those falling into the 'Meets all essential criteria' will progress to Interview.</p><p><strong>Shortlisting:</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:</p><ul><li>GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above or relevant experience working in a laboratory </li><li>Experience of working in a regulated environment</li><li>Ability to work in a team and individually </li></ul><p>Feedback will not be provided at this stage. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><p>You will be invited to a single face to face interview. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.</p><p>Behaviours, Technical Skills and Strengths will be assessed at interview.</p><p>Technical skills will be assessed through technical based questions. Which will based upon Laboratory skills and compliance.</p><p>The behaviours assessed will be :</p><ul><li>Making effective decisions (Lead behaviour)</li><li>Communicating and influencing</li><li>Working together</li><li>Working at pace</li></ul><p>Interview dates are to be confirmed. Please note, these dates are subject to change. </p><p>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. </p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>This role is being offered as lab based role at our Scientific Campus in Porton. </p><p>Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.</p><p><strong>Future location </strong></p><p>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: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection" target="_blank">Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK</a>. </p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Security Clearance Level Requirement </strong></p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check. </p><p>If based at one of our labs, 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.</p><p><strong>Eligibility</strong></p><p>Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/</a></p><p><strong>International Police check</strong></p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Internal Fraud check </strong></p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Careers website</strong></p><p>Please visit our careers site for more information <a href="https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers" target="_blank">https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers</a></p><p><strong>Salary Information</strong></p><p>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. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Nigel Poole</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Nigel.Poole@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nigel.Poole@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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 UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: <a href="mailto:Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk</a> 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 here.<br><br>

UK Health Security Agency

Medical Laboratory Assistant

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Ministry of Defence now advertises for Band 3 Healthcare Assistant positions based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.<h4>Job description</h4><p>Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs.</p><p>To view and apply for this vacancy please see the link and apply section below. </p><p>You will need to register for an account on NHS Jobs to apply. You will also be able to set up notifications based on your preferred location, keeping you fully informed when new vacancies are advertised. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Where there is a conflict of information between this site and NHS jobs, information contained on NHS Jobs takes precedence. <h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>An NHS pension</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Onsite gym</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please apply using the following link: <a href="https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0003-26-0003" target="_blank">Job Advert</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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 also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lois Cunningham</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Lois.cunningham154@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lois.cunningham154@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Ministry of Defence

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4>Opportunities are available at various prison locations within the SWSC Area Psychology team. The SWSC PSG team work within a number of sites, including those with main and PCOSO prisoners, and covering local, training and resettlement regimes. Our team are involved in supporting core safety, consultancy, risk assessment and treatment work at sites, delivering the Building Choices intervention, and working alongside colleagues to support the Enable initiative. As such, our posts may suit a range of Registered Psychology Practitioners, including those with an occupational background. Alongside, supporting core prison work, the successful candidate with provide line management and supervision to Trainee Psychologists, and may undertake wider consultancy and risk assessment work. <h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Licences</h4>• HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist<br>• Possess a professional background in Psychology <br>• Experience in providing clinical supervision<br>• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practise<br>• They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.<br>• The post holder should have two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post.<h4>Memberships</h4>• HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist<br>• Possess a professional background in Psychology<br>• Experience in providing clinical supervision<br>• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practise<br>• They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it<br>• The post holder should have two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post.<h4>Languages</h4>Spoken and written English<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,457, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £16,065 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a></li><li>Telephone : 0845 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13292?entityId=13292" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13292?entityId=13292</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - South West & South Central (Ref: 13292)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The job is based at the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL), UKHSA Porton Down, and is an opportunity to learn about the recognition, diagnosis and management of a wide range of imported and zoonotic diseases. The job is suitable for a trainee ideally towards the end of their training programme, but as a minimum at ST3 or above in microbiology, virology, infectious diseases in single or combined specialty training. Candidates will be expected to have a basic knowledge of laboratory practice in microbiology and virology, and a good understanding of the pathological basis of disease and case management.</p><p>Under the supervision of the RIPL consultants, the post-holder will form an active member of the clinical team.</p><p>Responsibilities will include:<br>• Provision of specialist clinical services and advice within the scope of RIPL’s activities relating to the care and treatment of patients, infection control and environmental sampling, acting as a primary point of contact for clinicians.<br>• Interpretation and reporting of laboratory results.<br>• Taking an active part in the scientific research activities supporting the work of RIPL and the evidence base for the test strategies we employ. <br>• Participation in the quality and governance programmes of RIP to develop an understanding of laboratory management </p><p>The candidate will be strongly encouraged to identify a project of their own in a topic relevant to the RIPL service. Examples include analysis of cases referred to the service, the risk factors and demographics associated with a particular disease in returning travelers, or ways of improving the output of the service to make them as relevant and informative as possible to the clinicians and patients involved. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>In accordance with UKHSA policies and procedures, and seeking advice from other clinical colleagues when necessary, the Clinical Fellow will be expected to undertake the following:</p><p>Clinical Services<br>• To offer clinical and scientific advice to clinicians on the appropriateness and choice of testing and the interpretation of results.<br>• Interpretation and reporting of results from RIPL.<br>• To liaise with clinicians and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of patient management (including treatment) and to act as a link between the laboratory and front-line medical professionals.<br>• To support the development and provision of specialist services.<br>• To support the introduction of new diagnostic methodologies into the unit to ensure that a comprehensive service is provided for imported diseases.<br>• To contribute to incident or outbreak investigations.<br>• Through example, discussion and daily working practice, educate and encourage junior members of staff in the interpretation and significance of laboratory work for patient management.</p><p>Research and Development<br>• To participate in scientific research activities within the RIPL service<br>• Facilitate joint working on novel and dangerous diseases across UKHSA and in collaboration with other relevant UKHSA infection specialists</p><p>Quality<br>In collaboration with the Laboratory Quality Team to:<br>• Support and enhance compliance with ISO15189 and other accreditation and certification standards.<br>• Support the continual development and compliance of internal and external audit programmes and corrective actions.<br>• Contribute to internal and external quality assurance programmes.<br>• Maintain a high standard of work, appraising and developing the service of the laboratory so that service delivery is safe, effective and economical, and follows best practice.<br>• Make every effort to suggest quality improvement.</p><p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Description &amp; Person Specification of the role for full details of duties and essential criteria.</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential role criteria (including qualifications, licenses and registrations):</strong><br>• Recognised medical degree meeting UK requirements for registration</p><p>• Registered for a UK or equivalent international medical specialist trainee programme in microbiology, virology, infectious diseases or a relevant combined programme</p><p>• GMC registration or eligibility for registration<br>• Experience in clinical interpretation of complex laboratory tests for infectious diseases, including molecular &amp; serological methods.<br>• Experience in the clinical presentation and management of infectious conditions<br>• Bacteriology and virology experience<br>• Good communicator and team worker.<br>• Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint<br>• Ability to assimilate varied information and solve complex problems.<br>• Highly motivated and able to self-determine.<br>• Decisive, with excellent analytical skills.<br>• Able to work to tight deadlines.<br>• Reliable and conscientious.<br>• Good organiser.<br>• Attention to detail.<br>• Ambitious<br>• Able to set priorities and manage time effectively<br>• Ability to work under pressure from other staff and customers<br>• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.</p><p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Description &amp; Person Specification of the role for full details of duties and essential criteria.</strong></p><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li></ul><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/</a></p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Please visit our careers site for more information </strong><a href="https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers" target="_blank"><strong>https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers</strong></a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>External</strong><br>Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). </p><p>Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.</p><p>The successful candidate will be appointed to the point of the StR scale depending upon experience appropriate to their years of training. </p><p><strong>Stage 1: Application &amp; Sift </strong></p><p>This vacancy is assessed using Competencies.</p><p>At sift stage you will be assessed against the essential criteria listed in the attached Job Description &amp; Person Specification and listed below.</p><p>You will be required to complete an:</p><p>• Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)<br>• An up to 1000 word Statement of Suitability. <br><br>This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role.</p><p>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)</p><p>Your statement of suitability must be no more than 1000 word count.</p><p>Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage.</p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><p>You will be invited to a face to face interview. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. </p><p>Interviews will be held from 10th February 2026, please note these dates are subject to change. </p><p>During the interview we will assess against the below:</p><p>Knowledge <br>Experience <br>Skills and Abilities </p><p>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</p><p>Successful candidates for this role must pass a disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Claire Gordon, Head of Rare and Imported Pathogen Clinical Services</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:claire.gordon@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.gordon@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.mdrecruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.mdrecruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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 UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: <a href="mailto:Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk</a> 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: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU3ODUmdmVyaWZ5PWJkOTc2ZDJkNzAzNzA5NDk0MGY1MzNmZTIwZjllNjUxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MTE4MDkwLTJiMTAwMjQ0MzQwN2JkOTIyODJjYzczYTE2ZTcxYmY4MTA1ZjQ2OWE=" target="_blank">Clinical Fellow 305288 (RIPL) JD (004) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 252kB)

Clinical Fellow (RIPL)

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Ministry of Defence now advertises for Band 4 Dental Nurse positions based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.<h4>Job description</h4><p>Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs.</p><p>To view and apply for this vacancy please see the link and apply section below. </p><p>You will need to register for an account on NHS Jobs to apply. You will also be able to set up notifications based on your preferred location, keeping you fully informed when new vacancies are advertised. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Where there is a conflict of information between this site and NHS jobs, information contained on NHS Jobs takes precedence.<h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) £1500 per annum (pro-rata)</li><li>Access to the NHS pension scheme</li><li>On-call allowance, if applicable</li><li>An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year</li><li>Inclusive working environment</li><li>Discount fee to access on-site fitness facilities</li><li>Free parking</li><li>General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed</li><li>Paid holiday entitlement</li><li>Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied</li><li>Career development training available</li><li>On-site free laundry for clinical clothing &amp; free clinical footwear</li><li>Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and on-line shopping</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>Please apply using the following link: <a href="https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0003-26-0022" target="_blank">Job Advert</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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 also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Diagnostics and Pathogen Characterisation (DPC) Division is based at Porton and has approximately 150 staff, focusing on key initial steps in the control of infections, namely pathogen identification, characterisation, and development of diagnostics. Within this division is the Pathogen Characterisation (PC) team which is where this role is situated. The PC team focusses on the increasing use of genomic methods to both detect and characterise the pathogens and host response to infections cause by them, with particular emphasis on ACDP hazard group 3 and 4 agents.</p><p>We are seeking a talented and experienced molecular biologist who will take part in and lead pathogen and host genomic related projects within the DPC division, with both expertise in both wet and dry lab aspects of the subject area.</p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with the Scientific Leader and Head of Department to ensure group and organisational strategy are satisfied. They will also be required to manage a team of scientists across multiple projects and work closely with other Senior Project Team Leaders to develop the capability in DPC, and obtain further external funding, develop academic links and expand the expertise of the group.</p><h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Lead and develop capacity building collaborations to ensure project targets are met, working with the Scientific Lead to maintain the engagement of stakeholders.</li><li>Lead on other externally funded projects as assigned, meeting targets in line with sponsor requirements, engaging with collaborators and networks as required.</li><li>Identify, bid and lead on internal and external funding with a genomics focus, or other complementary group activities to maintain capability and develop the group in line with DPC core objectives.</li><li>Provide reports and data as required by the Scientific Lead/Head of Department and external stakeholders as required.</li><li>Build external links with collaborators and similar groups to the benefit of DPC and UKHSA.</li><li>Give internal/external presentations, develop, draft and submit manuscripts on work for peer-reviewed publications.</li><li>Lead the project team/area to identify, evaluate and adapt new approaches where appropriate and to ensure that the project operates to a high scientific standard using current methods.</li><li>Provide line and project management as required and indicated by Head of Department and Scientific Lead.</li><li>Perform any other duties required by the Line manager commensurate with grade.</li><li>Ensure that the project team undertakes work in accordance with applicable UKHSA Safety and Quality systems.</li><li>Maintain health and safety competence. </li><li>Fulfil the requirements of UKHSA Values and the Civil Service Code.</li><li>Comply with all UKHSA policies and procedures</li></ul><p>It should be noted that the work of the department is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes.</p><p>The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and UKHSA.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>PhD or equivalent higher qualification and significant experience in an appropriate microbiology or virology field</li><li>Substantial experience of working and leading on the development of sequencing-based assays, across a variety of platforms </li><li>Experience of working in pathogen and/or human genomics</li><li>Experience of external collaboration, with demonstratable expertise in scientific research with grant writing and publication record </li><li>Experience of developing junior staff members, including line management experience</li><li>Clear communicator with excellent writing skills, report writing, and presentation skills</li><li>Evidence of success in efficient and effective project participation and management</li><li>Conduct behaviours in a manner aligned to the Civil Service Code of Conduct</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Trained and experienced at working in containment level 3</li><li>Experience of making decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action</li><li>Skills for troubleshooting data analysis pipelines</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £56,185, UK Health Security Agency contributes £16,276 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><p>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. </p><p> 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. </p><p> Please visit our careers site for more information: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ukhsa-hub/" target="_blank">UKHSA Hub , Civil Service Careers</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours.<p><strong>Application &amp; Sift </strong></p><p>At sift stage you will be assessed against the Essential Criteria listed in this job advert.</p><p>You will be required to complete an:</p><ul><li>Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)</li><li>Up to 1,000 word supporting statement</li></ul><p>Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1,500 but your supporting statement <strong>must be no more than 1,000 words</strong>. We will not consider any words over 1,000 words.</p><p>This should outline how your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria listed in this job advertisement. </p><p>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 CV – 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.</p><p><strong>Longlisting</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications, we may longlist into 3 piles of: </p><ul><li>Meets all essential criteria </li><li>Meets some essential criteria</li><li>Meets no essential criteria</li></ul><p>Only those that <strong>'Meet all essential criteria'</strong> will progress to Shortlisting.</p><p><strong>Shortlisting</strong></p><p>In the event of a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift on the following essential criteria:</p><ul><li><strong>Substantial experience of working and leading on the development of sequencing-based assays, across a variety of platforms </strong></li></ul><p>Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/successful candidates.</p><p>If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview.</p><p>Feedback will not be provided at this stage.</p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>You will be invited to a face-to-face interview.</p><p>Interview location and dates to be confirmed.</p><p>In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.</p><p>During the interview we will evaluate you against the below Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Leadership - lead behaviour</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working at Pace</li></ul><p>You will also be asked to prepare and present a 10-minute presentation, including slides, on:</p><ul><li><strong> A scientific project you have led - y</strong><strong>our presentation should highlight your leadership approach, key decisions, and the outcomes achieved.</strong></li></ul><p>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. </p><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><p>Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). </p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>Grade 7 National: £56,185 - £66,581</p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>This role is being offered as lab based at our site in <strong>Porton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JG. </strong></p><p><em>Please note, hybrid working is not available for this role.</em></p><p><strong>Security Clearance Level Requirement</strong></p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. </p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check. 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 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. </p><p><strong>Future location</strong></p><p>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: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection" target="_blank">Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK</a>. 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. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/</a></p><p><strong>International Police check </strong></p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Internal Fraud Check </strong></p><p>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.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Sarah Handy</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sarah.handy@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.handy@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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.<br><br>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 UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: <a href="mailto:Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk</a><br><br>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: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="http://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7686335" target="_blank">http://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7686335</a>

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