Portal Official Veterinarian

We have a permanent Portal Official Veterinarian position covering Hull & Killingholme ports.Covering both the Hull and Killingholme ports the role will be working on a shift rota basis 6am 2pm (Hull)/7am 3pm (Killingholme) which will include weekends on a rota basis.Successful candidates will ideally have experience with export certification and must hold MRCVS registration.Responsibilities of a Portal Official Veterinarian are to:Ensure that all products of animal origin presented at the Port are checked as required by retained Regulation EU 2017/625 (OCR) and that documentary identity and physical checks are carried out in accordance with retained Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/2130.Ensure that the necessary equipment and facilities (as required by retained Regulation EU 2017/625 and retained Commission Delegated Regulation EU 2019/2014) are available within the Port to enable veterinary checks to be carried out effectively.Ensure that sufficient appropriate samples are collected and submitted for laboratory examination in line with the National Monitoring Plan and when Intensified Official Controls are in place.Be present at the Portal site when all veterinary checks (including documentary identity and physical checks) are carried out.Issue Common Health Entry Documents for Animal Products (CHED-Ps) for all consignments and notifications of rejections in case of consignments that fail veterinary checks.Ensure that rejected consignments are handled and disposed of in accordance with the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013.Ensure that all required documents/records are held at the Portal create and maintain accurate records of all consignments.Ensure that IPAFFS is monitored for incoming notifications and to ensure that CHED-Ps are processed on IPAFFS without delay.Be present at external audits carried out by APHA and FSA. To contribute to internal self-verification audits at the request of the Portal site manager.Ensure that the Port is managed in a hygienic manner to respect the Hygiene Regulations for the products concerned so as not to pose a risk to the consignments being handled.Ensure that the CHED-Ps for all consignments that require follow-up action (e.g. channelled goods re-exports or destroyed consignments) are recorded in the follow-up register and investigate if no confirmation is received that the consignment has reached its destination.Respond and/or to provide advice to importers/agents and Port Health Officers as required.Qualifications required for this role:A Veterinary Medicine degreeMRCVS or eligible for registrationPortal or Export experience is desirableUK valid driving licenceWhat we can offer:Attractive salaryCompany car or car allowanceRCVS membership feesMobile phone and laptop20 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 25 days.Company Pension SchemePerkbox Scheme a variety of discounts & benefitsPersonal & professional development opportunitiesPaid visa sponsorship scheme available if requiredLife Assurance Key Skills Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Microsoft Access,Customer Service,Communication skills,TFS,Sage,Sonography,Conflict Management,Animal Handling,Pharmacy Residency,Critical Care Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1