CRF-Senior Clinical Officer - Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Job 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 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 be aware this list is not exhaustive.

Essential criteria:

• Established and experienced Health and Care Professions Council (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
• Have a sound understanding of the IR(ME)R and a working knowledge of other relevant UK radiation protection legislation
• Proven ability to identify and solve problems in the post holders 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 time

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in giving training lectures and preparing training material. This may include presentations and advice to a wide range of stakeholder

Selection Process Details

Stage 1: Application & Sift

This vacancy is using Competency framework

At sift stage you will be assessed against the 9 essential criteria listed in the job advert.

You will be required to complete an:

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• 1250 word supporting statement

Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1250 words.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role.

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.

The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together.

Longlisting:

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

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

We will take piles "Meets all essential criteria" 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

Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview stage (competency based):

You will be invited to a remote interview.

During the interview we will assess against the below:

• Knowledge
• Experience
• Skills and Abilities

Previous Skills and Experience

You will be asked to prepare and present a 10-minute presentation. The subject of this will be based on the laboratory management and leadership.

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

Additional Information

Eligibility Criteria

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

Location

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

If based at one of our scientific campuses, you will be required to have a minimum of 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.

Security Clearance Level Requirement:

Successful candidates for this role 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.

Salary Information

Please note: 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.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Essential criteria

Essential

• Questions on Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

Presentation

Essential

• Technical Skills & Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Chilton

Chilton

OX11 0RQ

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)