Senior Technician
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,422.00 to £40,731.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £33422.00 - £40731.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Porton Down, SP4 0JG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | K9919-26-0168 |
Summary
Communicate with stakeholders to lead studies, ensuring high quality data is delivered. Complete paperwork to GxP standard ensuring traceability, accountability and data integrity. Support and work in other areas of the department e.g. Non-Human Primates (NHP) colonies, when required. Take part in rota system for weekend and public holiday working and essential out of hours scoring of animals in study. Ensure all assistants and self are wearing suitable protective personal equipment in accordance with departmental and UKHSA Protective Personal Equipment policy Fulfil the requirements of UKHSA values and behaviours commensurate with grade. Comply with all UKHSA policies and procedures. It should be noted that the work of the division is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes. You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements. The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. Essential Criteria Good general education with GCSE (or equivalent) certification in Science/English/Maths Grade C/4 and above. Can demonstrate reliability & the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with peers, managers, and scientists. Ability to keep detailed and accurate records. Computer literate in Microsoft Office programmes. Available to work weekends / bank holidays. Willingness to undergo vaccinations as determined by work. Understanding of why animals are used for research purposes. Desirable Criteria Experience of working in a high containment facility. Selection Process Details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical Skills. Success Profiles - GOV.UK Stage 1: Application & Sift At sift stage you will be assessed against the 7 Essential Criteria listed in this job advert. You will be required to complete an: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1200 word Supporting Statement This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the 7 Essential Criteria listed in this advert. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV please note you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV. Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1200 words. Longlisting In the event of a large number of applications, we may longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all Essential Criteria Meets some Essential Criteria Meets no Essential Criteria Only those that 'Meets all Essential Criteria' and 'Meets some Essential Criteria' will progress to Shortlisting. Shortlisting In the event of a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift on the following Essential Criteria: Understanding of why animals are used in research Can demonstrate reliability & the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with peers, managers, and scientists Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a single face-to-face interview at our Lab in Porton Down, SP4 0JG. Interview date(s) to be confirmed. Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical Skills will be tested at interview. The Behaviours being tested at interview stage will be: Working Together - Lead Behaviour Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Communication and Influencing Developing Self and Others Technical Skills will be assessed from questions during the interview. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). Salary Information Civil Service: Higher Executive Officer (HEO) HEO National: £33,422 - £40,731 per annum, pro-rata If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary.Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Location This role is being offered as lab based at Porton Down Lab, Manor Farm Road, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JG. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.