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Jobs at the Department of Health and Social Care

We are currently recruiting to a variety of roles. Visit the for more details and to apply.

All Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) jobs are advertised on the . We also advertise in national and local media.

Vacancies on DHSC’s expert committees and other non-standard advisory roles are listed below. If there are no vacancies listed below, then we are not currently recruiting to any roles on our expert committees.

Vacancies on the boards of our arm’s length bodies are listed on the .

DHSC 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

Boards and committees

Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COC) - chair

The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to appoint a new chair to the Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COC).

The COC is an expert advisory committee that provides independent scientific advice to government departments and agencies on matters concerning carcinogenicity risks to humans and advises on whether substances are likely to cause cancer.

As chair of COC you will provide leadership to the committee to ensure that it works to achieve COC’s objectives in a way that reflects the most recent clinical and scientific advice while maintaining the highest standards in public life.

All applicants must be recognised scientific or medical experts with a track record of national or international achievement relevant to risk assessment for carcinogenicity and chemicals in the environment or food, which may be through an expertise in one of the following:

• cancer or medical toxicology
• environmental epidemiology relating to cancer
• risk assessment of potential carcinogenicity

In addition to the above, all applications must demonstrate: 

• the ability to chair effective meetings, in particular with a number of experts with knowledge and experience in different complimentary fields, to facilitate discussion among members relevant to the overall purpose of the discussion and to sum up the discussion accurately and succinctly
• excellent communication skills, including to a number of audiences and being able to present consensus views on committee consideration
• sound judgment and sensitivity, together with a strong team approach
• excellent analytical skills and the ability to articulate scientific issues and information clearly, comprehensively and concisely
• a commitment to public health issues and public service values

The term of appointment will be 3 years with a time commitment of around 3 meetings per year with additional time for reading and preparation when required. There is no remuneration for this post but expenses will be paid in line with DHSCÌý±è´Ç±ô¾±³¦²â.

For further information please see the candidate information pack below. To apply please email your CV, supporting statement and completed monitoring form to appointments.team@dhsc.gov.uk.

If you require an alternative format, please call Karen Dinsdale on 0113 254 5625 quoting the reference ‘VAC - EC1864’.

Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COC) - members

DHSC is looking to appoint 4 new expert members to the Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COC).

The COC is an expert advisory committee that provides independent scientific advice to government departments and agencies on matters concerning carcinogenicity risks to humans and advises on whether substances are likely to cause cancer.

As a member of the COC, you will contribute to the discussions of the committee, working alongside other recognised experts assessing the current issues under consideration while assisting in drafting advice appropriate for wider dissemination to the general public. You will also contribute to the work of COC sub-groups and show a commitment to public health issues and public service values.

You must be able to demonstrate that you have excellent communication skills, sound judgment and sensitivity, together with a strong team approach. You must have excellent analytical skills and the ability to articulate scientific issues and information clearly, comprehensively and concisely. A commitment to public health issues and public service values is essential.

All candidates must be a recognised expert with a track record of national or international achievement in one or more of the following:

• epidemiology - in particular relating to chemical or environmental exposures
• pathology - assessment of chemicals for potential carcinogenicity
• genetic toxicology, cancer biology, cancer toxicology or chemical risk assessment for potential carcinogenicity, including use of new test methods for chemical carcinogenicity

The term of appointment will be 3 years with a time commitment of around 3 meetings per year with additional time for reading and preparation when required. There is no remuneration for this post but expenses will be paid in line with DHSCÌý±è´Ç±ô¾±³¦²â.

For further information please see the candidate information pack below. To apply please email your CV, supporting statement and completed monitoring form to appointments.team@dhsc.gov.uk.

If you require an alternative format, please call Karen Dinsdale on 0113 254 5625 quoting the reference ‘VAC - EC1865’.

Monitoring form

DHSC values and promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Complete the monitoring form as part of your application. You can complete it in Word or PDF.

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