UK Health Security Agency

Autoclave Operative

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Job summary

Media Services Porton is responsible for the provision of onsite made microbiology media for the research community and the Food, Water and Environmental department. There is also a central site-wide autoclave sterilisation service provided from the production area. The area works to ISO9001:2015 standards and works hand-in-hand with its colleagues in Media at Colindale. Strict following of standard operating procedures and attention to detail is required of all operatives.The work includes the active involvement with engineering staff to ensure the validation work of equipment is carried out to UK Health Security Agency safety standards.

Main duties of the job

  • To run the autoclaves in the area - Main building, VTF and media production
  • To collect appropriate waste from labs across the site
  • To check that items are correct and in good condition
  • To ensure delivery/collection of customer discard or yellow bins
  • To ensure all production assistants and self are wearing suitable protective personal equipment in accordance with departmental and UK Health Security Agency Protective Personal Equipment policy
  • Work with engineers on the servicing and validation of the autoclaves
  • To train production and other staff in the safe operation and use of autoclaves as required.
  • Support trainees as required in all their activities and ensure they are adequately trained in all operational processes requirements
  • Take responsibility for checklists of routine daily tasks such as area and equipment cleaning and servicing.
  • Contribute to the care, maintenance and security of the premises and equipment by taking responsibility for the set-up and smooth running of all equipment in section and assist in problem solving issues for both equipment and procedures.
  • Make minor adjustments/repairs and provide local maintenance to equipment as required
  • To sign and file service reports and collection documents
  • To work with the Head of Media to ensure risk assessments and SOPs are up to date

About us

The UK Health Security Agency exists to protect and improve the nation's health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. We do this through world-leading science, knowledge and intelligence, advocacy, partnerships and the delivery of specialist public health services. We are an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care, and a distinct delivery organisation with operational autonomy. We provide government, local government, the NHS, Parliament, industry and the public with evidence-based professional, scientific and delivery expertise and support. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,472 to £22,377 a year AO

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

919-CS-1332903-External

Job locations

UKHSA

Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:

You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed using Success Profiles metrics.

Your Statement of Suitability (max 1000 words) 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).

**Please do not submit your CV, we require you to complete the full application process including a Personal Statement/Statement of Suitability, as outlined below. Please ensure that your Statement of Suitability contains no personal identifiers e.g. name in either the file name or content of the document.**

You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history.

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

STAGE 2 INTERVIEW

This competition will involve an interview by video (MS 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.

The Behaviours that will be used are:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Working Together
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Delivering at Pace

The Technicals that will be used are:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Understanding and practice of cleanliness to a UK Health Security.
  • Agency Specialised Microbiology & Laboratories level.
  • An awareness of health and safety issues.

Expected Timeline:

Advert close: 23:55hrs on 16th July 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.

Interviews: TBC

Please note these dates could be subject to change.

Job description

Job responsibilities

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:

You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed using Success Profiles metrics.

Your Statement of Suitability (max 1000 words) 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).

**Please do not submit your CV, we require you to complete the full application process including a Personal Statement/Statement of Suitability, as outlined below. Please ensure that your Statement of Suitability contains no personal identifiers e.g. name in either the file name or content of the document.**

You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history.

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

STAGE 2 INTERVIEW

This competition will involve an interview by video (MS 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.

The Behaviours that will be used are:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Working Together
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Delivering at Pace

The Technicals that will be used are:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Understanding and practice of cleanliness to a UK Health Security.
  • Agency Specialised Microbiology & Laboratories level.
  • An awareness of health and safety issues.

Expected Timeline:

Advert close: 23:55hrs on 16th July 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.

Interviews: TBC

Please note these dates could be subject to change.

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

  • Education to GCSE level or equivalent experience in aligned field.
  • Good numeracy and literacy.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Understanding and practice of cleanliness to a UK Health Security Agency Specialised Microbiology & Laboratories level.
  • An awareness of health and safety issues.
Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

  • Education to GCSE level or equivalent experience in aligned field.
  • Good numeracy and literacy.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Understanding and practice of cleanliness to a UK Health Security Agency Specialised Microbiology & Laboratories level.
  • An awareness of health and safety issues.

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

UKHSA

Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

UKHSA

Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

RPO Talent Specialist

Nicoleta Enciu

UKHSA.recruitment@reed.com

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,472 to £22,377 a year AO

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

919-CS-1332903-External

Job locations

UKHSA

Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JG


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