Senior Veterinary Inspector for the International Veterinary Team
| Published | June 2, 2023 |
| Expires | June 13, 2023 |
| Location | National, United Kingdom |
| Category | Government positions |
| Job Type | Full-time Part-time |
| Closing Date | 12/06/2023 |
| Salary | £37,295 - £44,724 |
| Reference Number | 289364 |
| Supporting Document/s |
1112264.pdf
2.48 MB |
| Contact Name | Becky Rushton |
Description
The post holder will play a key role in providing veterinary assessment of legislative changes, disease outbreaks, new work or procedural changes and projects, liaising with APHA and Defra staff and other government departments and industries as required.
The post is mainly office based with occasional travel for meetings/training dependant on business need.
Job description
We have 2 exciting opportunities to join the Centre for International Trade (CIT) team to provide Veterinary guidance and support to the APHA CIT on international trade matters.
The post holder will provide veterinary operational services to safeguard animal health and welfare and public health, protect the economy and enhance food security through inspection, surveillance, regulation, enforcement, and where applicable research, through the application of state veterinary medicine in the delivery of GB Governments’ policies.
Main duties will include but not be limited to the following:
- Provide Veterinary guidance on International Trade and Border Control related matters to support the admin teams at CIT. Work to ensure the teams understand the impact of regulatory changes on border controls and monitor standards of veterinary certification to help protect the integrity of GB’s animal health status, market access and export certification.
- Provide veterinary guidance and, when appropriate assess risks on imports and intra-EU trade of animals (including pets) and animal products to APHA, Defra and other Government departments, stakeholders, and Official Veterinarians. Provide quality assurance of Official Veterinarian (OV) certification standards, post import checks and approvals carried out by APHA field staff. Provide guidance and assistance to the development/delivery of training to APHA staff, OVs (Official Veterinarian), and Local Authority Inspectors.
- Provide quality assurance of checks by APHA and Local Authority staff at Border Inspections posts
- Assess the impact of regulatory changes, liaising with Defra as required on the delivery of these changes and advising CIT colleagues accordingly.
Person specification
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Professional credibility with sound written and verbal communication skills sufficient to represent APHA, as necessary.
- High standard of interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To work in a flexible and agile way to support development and to make use of current technology.
- Ability to display leadership by supporting agreed changes and displaying behaviours that align with Civil Service and organisational values
- Ability to use and communicate veterinary knowledge within and external to APHA in a way that promotes understanding by the target audience(s), including production of succinct and accurate reports to meet specified requirements.
- Ability to work within an auditable system of procedures and processes maintaining appropriate levels of quality assurance and control, including excellent standards of record keeping. To work in a flexible and agile way to support development and to make use of current technology.
Support and Training
All successful candidates will be provided with an extensive programme of training and support as part of their induction into working with APHA.
APHA appreciates the varying level of experiences and skills successful candidates will hold on joining the agency. Training material is designed to ensure all new entrants, to APHA, build suitable confidence and competencies to deliver the work.
Qualifications
Memberships
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Knowledge of Border controls
Benefits
Pension and Financial Benefits
Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package and there are various options including Alpha and Partnership pension schemes in which Defra can invest in providing a contribution to the cost of your pension.
Your pension will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire.
Time off
Offering 25 days annual leave (rising up to 30 days over 5 years) for new entrants to the Civil Service and retaining existing arrangements for current Civil Servants
Special Leave
Additional paid leave for other situations including family-related leave is available for employees volunteering and taking part in public duties, trade union activities, special/trained forces and for health & safety representatives.
Rewards
We have a Staff Recognition Scheme, and our in-year awards reward exemplary work.
Learning and Development
Access to five days learning and development each year to support professional development through Civil Service Learning, Corporate induction and three days special leave for volunteering.
Performance Management
Individual performance plans, learning and development matched to your agreed career objectives and progression plans.
Examination Leave
Paid leave for exams and revision for approved studies
Staff Wellbeing
Access to Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, providing advice and guidance on both personal and employment issues such as personal wellbeing, career development, legal matters such as landlord / tenant disputes. Access to Occupational Health Service and the Civil Service Sports Council.
Headspace
Free access to Headspace which is a mindfulness, meditation, and sleep app.
Travel & Transport Benefits
A range of travel and transport benefits. Access to the cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme that enables you to buy a bike up to the value of £6k.
Shopping & Leisure Benefits
A variety of discounts at online stores and leisure experiences available via 'Star' - STaR – your one-stop-shop for all things employee benefits , Defra Intranet
Interest Free Loans
For season tickets and/or bicycles and safety equipment as well as tenancy deposit scheme
Other benefits
Sick pay
We have various measures in place to assist with your physical and emotional health. Our focus is on early intervention and proactivity in addressing health issues. However, should you not be well enough to attend work, occupational sick pay, increasing by length of service, is available.
Enhanced parental leave
We offer generous maternity leave, paternity leave and shared parental leave.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Application Process
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, a 500 word personal statement and behaviour statements and 250 word behaviour statements.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Sift
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour Working Together and personal statement only. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Interview
If successful at application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed on your experience, behaviours, technical skills, and strengths
A presentation will be used to assess your technical skills.
Location
Please be aware that this role(s) will be contractually based in an APHA group workplace/office. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location, and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Salary
New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
Visa Sponsorship Statement
Please take note that Defra does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
- Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Criminal Record Check
If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check maybe carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/ Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
Internal Fraud Database Check
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Childcare Vouchers
Any move to Defra from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Medical
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
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).
Apply and further information
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name :The recruitment hub team - Becky Rushton
- Email :recruitment.sdd@apha.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email :defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
Government Recruitment Services via email: defrarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission
Attachments
289364 SEO vet CIP V1 (1) (pdf, 2542kB)
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