About the job

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Grade 7 Vetting Medical Advisor working for UKSV. The purpose of this role is to provide accurate written and verbal medical advice in respect of vetting applications. The role is office based with no clinical contact with those applying through the vetting process.

Job description

Your responsibilities will include:

• To provide an assessment and recommendation on medical conditions to UKSV operational staff.
• To provide the operational teams with sufficient detail to allow a considered decision to be reached when considering a vetting applicants suitability to hold a security clearance; provide a written Vetting Medical Assessment for inclusion in the medical case file on the Vetting IT system.
• To conduct case conferences with Decision Makers on more complex and challenging cases.
• To help shape best practice and policy; working with other government security organisations involved in the Vetting Process alongside educating and training of     other members of UKSV by presenting formal lectures and sharing knowledge of medical conditions with colleagues.
• Conduct awareness sessions on medical issues relating to National Security Vetting to the customer organisations of UKSV at meetings in person and online.
• The Vetting Medical Advisor will join a dedicated team within UKSV that handles all Vetting Medical Risk, alongside four other Vetting Medical Advisors that support the business.
• The successful candidate will support operational delivery by demonstrating and understanding key performance indicators and business pressures.
• The successful candidate will need to engage in annual GMC appraisal and re-validation and hold a licence to practice.

Person specification

As a Vetting Medical Advisor within UK Security Vetting, we are looking for people who have the following expertise and attributes:

• Ability to use clear and effective written and oral communications, adapting style and method appropriately to the audience.
• The capacity to be critical and analytical and to work in a self-motivated, independent way.
• Ability to constructively challenge in a professional manner, which maintains positive working relationships.
• Time management and prioritisation skills.
• Fully Registered Medical Practitioner with a licence to practice in the UK.

Desirable:

• Broad medical experience and a general knowledge of occupational medicine.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £53,400, Cabinet Office contributes £14,418 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application process

As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

To assess experience you will be asked to provide a 500-word personal statement and a name-blind (anonymous) CV as part of the application process.   

You will be asked to provide a 250-word statement on the Behaviours, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service and Delivering at Pace. 

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead behaviour Making Effective Decision. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

Selection process

During the blended interview you will be assessed against your experience and the behaviours that are contained within this advert.

Expected timeline (subject to change)

Expected sift date – 18/01/2024
Expected interview date/s – 01/02/2024]
Interview location - Google Meet Video Conferencing

Further information

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.

Please note that this role requires DV clearance, which would normally need 10 years UK residency in the past 10 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.

Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be 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

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.

Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Reasonable adjustments

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 cabinetofficerecruitment.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.

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

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). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.