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Working for DHSC
We offer a varied, exciting, challenging and rewarding working environment.
Previous experience in a government department is not essential: our staff have backgrounds in the voluntary, public and private sectors.
Jobs at the Department of Health and Social Care
We are currently recruiting to a variety of roles. Please visit the Civil Service Jobs website for more details and to apply.
All Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) jobs are advertised on the Civil Service Jobs website. We also advertise in national and local media.
Vacancies on our boards and committees are listed below or on the Public Appointments website.
The Department of Health and Social Care values and promotes diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity for all.
Pay
We provide:
- a competitive salary that is reviewed annually
- the opportunity to earn performance awards
- an occupational pension when you join DHSC
Employee benefits and rewards
Employee benefits and rewards include:
- an employee discount scheme
- childcare vouchers or tax-free childcare scheme for eligible employees
- an employee assistance programme providing confidential advice, information and counselling
- the option to join a trade union
- an in-year award scheme for one-off exceptional personal or team achievements
- sick leave on full pay, followed by half pay, up to the maximum allowed by the relevant scheme
Flexibility
Flexibilities include:
- up to 30 days annual leave and 9 days public and privilege leave in a year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- time off to deal with emergencies, unexpected situations and certain other unplanned special circumstances
- paid time off for public service duties, for example if you are an armed forces reservist
- family-friendly policies, including flexible working patterns
- flexible working hours, subject to business needs
Family-friendly policies
Eligible employees are entitled to:
- maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
- paternity leave of up to 2 weeks full pay
Development and career opportunities
We offer:
- rewarding and challenging jobs to help you develop and reach your potential
- a comprehensive range of learning and development opportunities to help you develop your skills, knowledge and experience
Jobs in the NHS
If you’re interested in working for the NHS, see the NHS Jobs website.
DHSC boards and committees vacancies
Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee – 6 members
The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to appoint 6 members to the Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC).
ARSAC advises the relevant licensing authorities under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (‘the Regulations’) on licence applications from practitioners and employers that will enable them to administer specific radioactive substances in diagnosis, therapy or research.
ARSAC assesses research studies involving the administration of radioactive substances as required by regulation 11(1)(d) of the Regulations.
As specialists in the administration of radioactive substances or related areas, members:
- impartially assess applications for employer and practitioner licences under the Regulations
- contribute to discussions of the Committee working alongside recognised experts who assess other aspects of the detailed technical data on ionising radiation.
- are expected to contribute to the Committee’s discussions and to the consideration of detailed statements and conclusions from the Committee.
- may be asked to contribute to other discussions (such as in working groups) or to draft text within their specialism if the need arises
There are vacancies for:
- 4 nuclear medicine specialists (radiologist or physician)
- 1 medical physicist
- 1 radiopharmacist
There is no remuneration for this post, however, you may claim travel and subsistence expenses. The time commitment is approximately 2 hours per week with 2 meetings per year.
For more information on the Committee please contact the ARSAC scientific advisers, Nasreen Parkar (nasreen.parkar@phe.gov.uk, 01235 825003) or Louise Fraser (louise.fraser@phe.gov.uk, 01235 825004).
If you require an alternative format please call 0113 2545929 quoting the reference VAC-1684.
The closing date for applications is midday on 27 February 2020.
Monitoring forms
These forms apply to all boards and committees vacancies.
