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Higher Electronics Engineer
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,093.00 to £41,509.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34093.00 - £41509.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Didcot, OX11 0RQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | K9919-25-0236 |
Summary
Your key responsibilities will include: Design and construct electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and systems. This covers digital and analogue design, the use of microcontrollers, control systems and data acquisition. Develop application software Work on safety related control systems (safety interlocking) for radiological and machinery safety. Commission and test equipment. Carry out modification of existing equipment. Provide fault diagnosis and maintenance of electronic and electromechanical equipment and systems. Communicate with external contractors and accreditation services. Write detailed specifications in conjunction with internal customers. Write user guides and other documentation for equipment and systems. Provide advice to scientific staff on the purchase and use of electronic equipment. There will be an occasional need to work irregular hours. There will also be a requirement to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas. Other 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 the Directorate. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. It should be noted that the work of the directorate is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes. Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Selection process details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your knowledge and experience, and/or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the 12 essential criteria listed, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000-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 essential criteria. The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essentialcriteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Piles Meets all essentialcriteriawill be moved through to the shortlisting stage. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Qualification to Degree level in electronic engineering or equivalent experience in an electronic engineering role. Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (competency based) You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview. There will be a practical test at interview. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton. If based at one of our labs you will be required to have a minimum of a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. 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 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances 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. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.