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Biomedical Scientist Trainee

5663346

London, England

2 days ago

27690 - 32203 GBP

UK Health Security Agency

London, United Kingdom

Unknown / Non-Applicable

Company - Public


Job Description

Details

Reference number

282870

Salary

£27,690 - £32,203

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Fixed Term

Length of employment

Fixed Term Contact (24 months)

Type of role

Science

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

London

About the job

Job summary

The positions are training posts in the Bacteriology Reference Department and the Virus Reference Department for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who undertook their IBMS Competence Portfolio/undergraduate training in UKHSA Colindale. The role will involve three-month rotations in a selection of units within BRD or VRD and one three-month project within BRD or VRD. The training will also include attendance and completion of a MSc in Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) at Queen Mary’s, University of London (QMUL).

Location

UKHSA Colindale Office. This is a lab-based role.

*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available. *

Working Pattern – Full Time (37.5 hours), Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working.

Job description

As the Biomedical Scientist your main responsibilities will include:

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • To perform laboratory tests and procedures applicable to the training position HCPC registered trainee biomedical scientist.
  • To attend the MSc course and complete studies
  • To maintain equipment, including calibration and safety checks.
  • To facilitate the day to day running of the laboratory by ensuring the availability of stocks and reagents
  • To assist in the instruction and training of other staff and visitors, and to ensure compliance with safety and quality systems.
  • Any other duties within the framework of the job summary.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Person specification

We are looking for an exceptional Biomedical Scientist.

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 500 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:

Essential

  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist before or on commencement of employment.
  • IBMS Certificate of Competence completion at UKHSA Colindale
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.

Desirable

  • Experience in Serology and Molecular biology techniques
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
  • Basic knowledge of project principles
  • Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.

Behaviours

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

  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Leadership
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Working Together

Benefits

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • Range of health and wellbeing support

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

Working for the UKHSA

For more information on the UKHSA please visit: UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:

You will be required to complete an application form and a Statement of Suitability of 500 words. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria – please do provide evidence of how you meet this.

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

Please ensure that your statement of suitability contains no personal identifiers e.g. name in either the file name or content of the document.

STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW

This competition will involve an interview by Teams.

As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.

The Success Profiles will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate. Some of the following behaviours will be used at the interview:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Changing and improving
  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Making effective decisions
  • Leading and communicating
  • Collaborating and partnering
  • Building capability for all
  • Achieving commercial outcomes
  • Delivering value for money
  • Managing a quality service

Expected Timeline:

Advert close: 23:55hrs on the 7th May 2023 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Shortlist: w/c 8th May 2023

Interviews: TBC

Please note these dates could be subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Nationality requirements

Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals


We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.

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 welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.

Security clearance level requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks.

For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.

Please Note

This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C’s are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/


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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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 Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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.

Apply and further information

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 :
    Charlotte Addison
    Email :
    ukhsa.recruitment@reed.com

Recruitment team :

    Email :
    ukhsa.recruitment@reed.com


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