Graduate Health Physicist/Trainee Radiation Protection Adviser

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Health Physicist/Trainee RPA to join their dynamic team in North-East England. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to receive mentorship from experienced professionals while gaining valuable on-the-job training. You'll be involved in providing technical support, conducting radiation risk assessments, and preparing environmental permit applications. With a commitment to professional development, the company funds recognized postgraduate training and supports you in gaining membership with the Society of Radiological Protection. If you're motivated and eager to make a difference in the field of radiation protection, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

25 Days Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• A relevant science degree in radiation protection, chemistry, physics, biology, or environmental science.
• Experience with office software and video communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clients, including site inspections and technical reports.
• Conduct radiation risk assessments and develop radiological design basis for new facilities.

Skills

Technical Support

Radiation Risk Assessments

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Relevant Science Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Video Communication Tools

Job description

Role: Graduate Health Physicist/Trainee RPA

Location: Full-time role, based in North–East England

Salary/Benefits: Competitive and negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include private health, a contributory pension scheme, flexible working, and 25 days of paid holidays plus statutory holidays. We strive to provide a supportive and engaging work environment.

Company Description:

L2 Business Consulting Limited (http://www.l2businessconsulting.com/) is a SME based in North Shields near Newcastle upon Tyne, operating across the UK. We offer technical consultancy in sectors such as nuclear, oil/gas, manufacturing, FMCG, veterinary, and academia. Our main service is radiation protection consultancy, including appointment as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under IRR17. L2 is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Description:

We seek a Graduate Health Physicist/Trainee RPA to join our team. The role reports to an experienced Health Physicist/Radiation Protection Adviser who will mentor and support on-the-job training. We will fund recognized postgraduate training. Responsibilities include providing technical support to clients, site inspections, technical reports, calculations, document reviews, procedures, radiological survey analysis, dosimetry review, radiation risk assessments, dose assessments, and radiological design basis development for new facilities.

The training program aims to help the graduate gain membership with the Society of Radiological Protection (https://srp-uk.org/) and accreditation as a Radiation Protection Adviser via RPA2000 (http://www.rpa2000.org.uk/).

Additional development includes advising on Environmental Permitting related to radioactive sources and waste, preparing RSA Environmental Permit applications, developing Environment Dose Assessments, BAT Cases, and Management Arrangements, and gaining skills in the Transport of Radioactive Materials.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A relevant science degree (radiation protection, chemistry, physics, biology, or environmental science).
• Legal right to work in the UK (British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave, or Settled Status).
• UK driving license.
• Experience with office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and video communication tools.
• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance through the company.

Personal Qualities:

• Motivation and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present cohesive arguments and influence others.

Applications should be sent to [emailprotected]. The deadline is Friday, 30th May 2025. We plan to conduct initial interviews via video, followed by in-person interviews for shortlisted candidates.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.