PDS Process Laboratory Technician (Bank)

Loading, operating, and monitoring specialised equipment Dealing with in-coming post, paperwork and dosemeters returned for processing including customer queries Liaising with the Lab Supervisor to investigate customer queries and ensure they are answered in a timely manner Using PDS bespoke software and equipment to issue and process various types of dosemeters to customers. This requires a high level of thoroughness, accuracy and checking Reviewing and monitoring supplies, as necessary Assisting the Laboratory Supervisor to ensure an efficient service to the customer at all times, including giving feedback and suggestions on working practices Following laboratory and QA procedures, keeping accurate records, and carrying out routine quality assurance procedures, in line with the standard operating procedures. Sharing in the planning of the work with the team to meet demand, and managing own time to meet targets The post holder will assist in investigating customer queries and in carrying out any reassessments deemed necessary This list is not exhaustive. Essential criteria 5 GCSEs (or equivalent qualification) including Maths, English or equivalent experience in a process laboratory role. Experience of scientific support work in a process laboratory type of environment, particularly dosimetry Experience of working in a customer-oriented environment as part of a team Experience of following standard quality procedures Ability to form good working relationships; with all stakeholders; working flexibly within the PDS team. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues: mainly orally at various levels Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy including data entry and quality assurance checks High level of concentration and dexterity Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines Good organisational skills, including prioritisation and time management of own workload to set deadlines Competent computer skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and web-based products) Desirable criteria Experience of working in a commercial environment with knowledge of good customer care Experience of office-based database entry work. General awareness of the hazards and uses of ionising radiation Understanding of Data Protection legislation. Good degree of self-motivation and ability to question/investigate. Selection Process Details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications,knowledgeand experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1

Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 11 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000 word supporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide 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 than 1000 words. We will not consider any words over 1000 words. Longlisting In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswe will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting. Shortlisting In the event ofa large number ofapplications we may conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of: Experience of scientific support work in a process laboratory type of environment, particularly dosimetry Experience of following standard quality procedures Desirable criteria may be usedin the event ofa large number ofapplications/largeamountof successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview. Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2

Interview You will be invited to a single face to face interview at UKHSA, Chilton (Didcot), OX11 0RQ If face to face interviewsareplanned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview Interviews dates to be confirmed. 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 Chilton (Didcot). Please note hybrid working is not available for this role. Security Clearance 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. 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.

Eligibility Criteria External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including 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.