East Suffolk Council, Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority - Based at either Harwich International Port CO12 4SR or Felixstowe Port IP11 4AZ Official Veterinary Surgeon £41,418 - £45,441 per annum (plus 14% shift allowance) Full or Part Time Permanent Closing date: 11.30 pm, 3 November 2024 Reference: 16836 It is a really exciting time to be joining our Port Health team as we transform our services in response to the UK's (United Kingdom’s) departure from the European Union. The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) established the UK's future approach to border controls. Implementation of the BTOM will see SCPHA checking goods from the EU for the first time and sees the introduction of a risk-based approach to checks. Our mission is the protection of public and animal health, carrying out a range of checks to ensure imported goods are safe for all of us in the UK. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) to join the team at Port Health. You will work with our existing OVSs, dealing with veterinary checks on imports of products of animal origin to ensure they are safe for distribution to the UK. To become part of our team, you will be motivated, keen to learn and thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, and work covering our service provision at both the Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International Port. This is a career graded post, and the responsibilities of the role will be undertaken at a level appropriate to your qualifications, experience, and competence, as laid out in the job description. You must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS). You must possess good verbal and written communication skills as well as decision making and negotiation skills. After the completion of initial training you will participate in a 7-day rotational shift pattern covering the hours of 6.30am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 3pm Saturday including weekend working which will at that point attract a 14% shift allowance on top of the base salary. The shift pattern will be kept under regular review to ensure it meets operational needs, which may lead to a 24/7 service. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Why work for us? East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. Here Are Some Of The Main Benefits Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Learning and development tailored to your role A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services. The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were successful, please contact the recruiting manager listed below. Please read the job description and person specification before applying for this job. To find out more To arrange an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Joe Gant by emailing joe.gantscpha.gov.uk. How To Apply To apply, please complete the online application and upload your supporting statement by clicking on the Apply button. Closing date: 11.30 pm, 3 November 2024. East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.