Senior Clinical Officer – Nuclear Medicine

UK Health Security Agency; Chilton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading health agency for a registered clinical scientist specializing in nuclear medicine. The role involves providing scientific advice, managing applications, and ensuring compliance with radiation protection regulations. Join a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to patient safety and regulatory excellence.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Learning and Development

Encouragement of Inclusion and Diversity

Qualifications

• Established HCPC registered clinical scientist.
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical practice in nuclear medicine.
• Experience leading projects in specialist expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assess scientific and technical queries during ARSAC licence application.
• Provide independent expert advice on nuclear medicine.
• Prepare scientific papers for ARSAC meetings.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Tools

Jira

Database Software

Job description

UKHSA Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0RQ.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Medical Exposures Group (MEG) to cover for maternity leave. MEG is a multi-disciplinary team who provide advice and support to a range of organisations including government, professional bodies, hospitals and clinics on medical exposures, regulatory and radiation protection issues, and safe clinical practice in the UK.

We are seeking a registered clinical scientist with experience in nuclear medicine who is interested in the wider applications of radiation protection in relation to patient safety. This is a great opportunity to bring your clinical knowledge and experience to a specialist team whilst maintaining your expertise in the latest developments in nuclear medicine and PET/CT.

The post offers the opportunity to provide support to nuclear medicine services across the UK. Working as a core member of the Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) secretariat, you will provide specialist scientific advice and support relating to the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) licensing process in addition to organising and preparing technical papers and scientific reports required for meetings of this expert committee.

You will also provide authoritative, up-to-date advice on matters associated with clinical practice in nuclear medicine and associated radiation protection issues required by IR(ME)R.

Job Description

• Assess scientific and technical queries that arise during ARSAC licence application process
• Analyse and interpret comments made by ARSAC members, where expert opinions may differ, and compare options to provide a resolution
• Communicate scientific and technical information with a range of healthcare professionals and research trial sponsor organisations
• Authorise employer and practitioner licences issued under IR(ME)R 2017 on behalf of the Licensing Authorities following completion of quality assurance checks
• Propose and develop changes to procedures to improve working practices, in conjunction with line manager and in association with various Agencies
• Use Jira to manage applications according to procedures
• Use database software to generate reports and provide data analysis for presentation to ARSAC members or external organisations
• Prepare scientific and technical papers for ARSAC meetings in collaboration with line manager
• Work with secretariat colleagues to plan ARSAC work programme and meet requirements
• Identify areas requiring further research and development; co-ordinate and undertake this specialist research work
• Provide independent expert advice on matters associated with nuclear medicine to service users across the UK
• Input into radiation protection issues relating to nuclear medicine to promote and improve patient safety in the clinical environment
• Work with national and international stakeholders to include patients, healthcare professionals, professional bodies associated with nuclear medicine, government bodies, inspectorates for IR(ME)R for the devolved administrations and members of the public on matters pertaining to their field of expertise
• Work independently on a day to day basis Communicate the details and outcomes of work through written reports
• Observe and comply with Data Protection and all other relevant legislation, and UKHSA governance procedures
  
  

Please see the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.

• Assess scientific and technical queries that arise during ARSAC licence application process
• Analyse and interpret comments made by ARSAC members, where expert opinions may differ, and compare options to provide a resolution
• Communicate scientific and technical information with a range of healthcare professionals and research trial sponsor organisations
• Authorise employer and practitioner licences issued under IR(ME)R 2017 on behalf of the Licensing Authorities following completion of quality assurance checks
• Propose and develop changes to procedures to improve working practices, in conjunction with line manager and in association with various Agencies
• Use Jira to manage applications according to procedures
• Use database software to generate reports and provide data analysis for presentation to ARSAC members or external organisations
• Prepare scientific and technical papers for ARSAC meetings in collaboration with line manager
• Work with secretariat colleagues to plan ARSAC work programme and meet requirements
• Identify areas requiring further research and development; co-ordinate and undertake this specialist research work
• Provide independent expert advice on matters associated with nuclear medicine to service users across the UK
• Input into radiation protection issues relating to nuclear medicine to promote and improve patient safety in the clinical environment
• Work with national and international stakeholders to include patients, healthcare professionals, professional bodies associated with nuclear medicine, government bodies, inspectorates for IR(ME)R for the devolved administrations and members of the public on matters pertaining to their field of expertise
• Work independently on a day to day basis Communicate the details and outcomes of work through written reports
• Observe and comply with Data Protection and all other relevant legislation, and UKHSA governance procedures
  
  

Please see the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Established and experienced HCPC registered clinical scientist who can provide analysis of practices and advice to enable regulatory compliance and improved clinical practice
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience of clinical practice in nuclear medicine practice and the associated risks
• Experience of successfully leading a project within own area of expertise
• A sound understanding of the IR(ME)R 2017 and a working knowledge of other relevant UK radiation protection legislation
• Proven ability to identify and solve problems in the post holder’s area of specialist expertise
• Ability to assess complex situations and interpret detailed documents that may include legislation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective communication to a wide range of people in a manner consistent with their level of understanding
• Ability to write clear reports coupled with a very good command of the English language
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and well organised with the necessary drive and determination to complete tasks well and to tim
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  
  

Selection process details

Selection Process Details

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience, and skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

Job Description

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria that have been selected from the job description, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)
• (1250 number of words) word Statement of Suitability.
  
  

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria
  
  

Please note that only those applications meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Established and experienced HCPC registered clinical scientist who can provide analysis of practices and advice to enable regulatory compliance and improved clinical practice
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience of clinical practice in nuclear medicine practice and the associated risks
  
  

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

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.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a remote interview.

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.

You will be asked to prepare and present an 8-minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

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

For Temporary Appointments,if you are not currently a civil servant, you will take up the post on a Fixed Term appointment. You may be able to take this role up as a Secondment. If you are an existing Civil Servant, based outside of the UKHSA, you will take up the post as a loan which you will need your department to agree. You cannot take the post up as a fixed term. If you are an existing UKHSA member of staff, you will take up the post as either a level transfer or a temporary promotion as per the UKHSA’s Pay policy.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton, Oxfordshire.

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours on site (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates for this role must pass an enhanced 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 Checks.

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. 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.

Reasonable Adjustments

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.

You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/

International Police check

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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Your application may be rejected and/or you may be subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own.

Internal Fraud check

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.

Careers website

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

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 counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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 counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• 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)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

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 Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Jon Payne
• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Further information

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: [e-mail] 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: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk