Animal Sciences Veterinary Officer - New Haw, United Kingdom - Animal and Plant Health Agency

Animal and Plant Health Agency

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New Haw, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £42,577 - £47,039

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
APHA
Science
Type of role:
Science
Working pattern:
Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

New Haw, South East England, KT15 3NBAbout the job

Job summary:

Are you looking for a career with variety and flexibility in the work you do?

Do you want a role safeguarding standards of animal health and welfare, protecting Great Britain from exotic notifiable diseases? Many of the skills and competences already acquired in veterinary positions elsewhere will be applicable and valued in veterinary roles within APHA.

Why not explore a change, a new veterinary path, one that can have far reaching impacts?

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government.

Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice, and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy.

You will join the Animal Sciences team as part of a team of specialist veterinary surgeons, bioveterinary scientists and animal technicians in the Department of Pathology and Animal Sciences.

You will lead the delivery of live animal phases of infectious disease research and statutory disease surveillance functions, ensuring compliance with Home Office regulations (ASPA), providing advice on the welfare and treatment of the animals as Named Veterinary Surgeon, developing and promoting the animal science discipline, and managing specialist staff and facilities within APHA.

This is a great opportunity to further your career if you have a keen interest in animal science. We have a variety of training opportunities available to support your career at APHA. We are after individuals with a passion for working with animals and promoting their welfare.

Animal science project delivery and capability leadership: to contribute to animal welfare of a wide range of animals used in research, development animal science capability and expertise and engage in policy relevant research across disease portfolios.

Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) responsibilities and associated duties outlined in the Animal Act 1986. This includes leadership of compliance and implementation of APHA's Animal Welfare Standards.

Veterinary duties:
to provide basic medical care in animals held at APHA.

Staff and facility management:
line management including functional management of staff working in animal facilities.

Responsibility for delivery of high disease containment animal studies, with responsibility for animal disease biosecurity and Home Office compliance, and staff training.

Corporate activities:
budget contribution, administrative responsibilities, CPD and other duties as required, including on call, duty rotas and emergency response.

Job description:

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Named Veterinary Surgeon:provision of advice on implementation of the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act (full training will be provided). Ensure veterinary care and attention is given to a range of experimental animals as appropriate. Ensure the veterinary team can deliver adequate veterinary cover and services at all times. A rota is shared with the other NVSs to respond to animal welfare emergencies. Advise on the health and welfare needs of a range of species, and the implementation of the 3Rs. Participate in study planning, execution and reviews, and ensuring appropriate records and documentation are kept and quality and safety standards are adhered to.
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Staff and facility management: line management including functional management of scientific staff working in animal facilities. Responsibility for delivery of high disease containment animal studies (up to ACDP3, SAPO4), with responsibility for animal disease biosecurity and Home Office compliance, staff training and performance management.
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Specialism:the jobholder will be expected to develop as a veterinary specialist with regards to the species and the infectious organisms used in their area of responsibility and an awareness of the policy relevance of the work undertaken. They will lead on the development of the science capability within the department and support the Animal Science discipline champion. They will be encouraged to obtain a personal Home Office licence in order to carry out regulated procedures.
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Communication:The jobholder will be required to have excellent interpersonal skills liaising with a very diverse range of people with differing skills and expertise. They should be able to confidently deliver train