Environmental Public Health Practitioner - Manchester, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
UK Health Security Agency
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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £29,160 - £35,612
  • National Pay Scale
    Job grade:
  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Science
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • ManchesterAbout the job

Job summary:


_ "The post holder, based within the dispersed chemical and environmental hazards team, will support the response to chemical & environmental hazard incidents and enquiries which threaten people's health, through the provision of public health risk assessments. Such threats might involve chemical fires, chemical contamination of the environment, or the deliberate release of chemicals and poisons._

_ The postholder will __contribute to the development of evidence and provision of expert environmental public health advice, _
_including public health responses to planning and environmental permit consultations."_

Job description:


As the Environmental Public Health Practitioner your main responsibilities will include:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

In collaboration with others:

  • Provide information to the public and stakeholders on environmental public health issues as appropriate
  • Plan and carry out, with support, complex scientific studies of high quality to formulate robust evidencebased advice for environmental public health.
  • Contribute to externally funded contract work and core research activities including critical analysis of data; collation of results; and development of recommendations or advice.
  • Undertake or review risk assessments for the protection of members of the public from environmental media
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 Environmental Public Health Practitioner
It is important through your CV and Statement of Suitability of 1250 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:

Essential

  • Relevant science Degree or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Analysis of scientific and technical data
  • Ability to communicate technical and sensitive information effectively both orally and in writing at all levels from members of the public through to professionals, internally and externally to other organisations.
  • Ability to observe and question when gathering information, disregarding irrelevant and identifying key issues
  • Ability to assess complex situations and interpret detailed documents that may include guidance and legislation
  • Ability to identify scientific issues and undertake comprehensive literature reviews.
Please see the full job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria


Behaviours:

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

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • 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%
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Selection process details:


  • This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours.
    Selection process details

STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.


STAGE - INTERVIEW
This competition will involve an interview by video or face to face at the Manchester


Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).


  • Making effective decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace

Expected Timeline:


Shortlist:
Week commencing Monday 20th February 2023


Interviews:
To Be Confirmed

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


Security:


  • People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard 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
- 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

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