Health Physicist NRS Dounreay

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Dounreay; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 13.5% contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Relocation assistance

Healthcare and flexible benefits

Job summary

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Health Physicist to support radiation protection and decommissioning activities at the Dounreay site in Caithness. The role suits candidates from science, engineering, or radiation protection who want to contribute to a major environmental restoration programme, with trainee applicants considered.

The role includes providing protection advice, participating in audits and inspections, developing procedures, and delivering specialist training.

Qualifications

• Background in science, engineering or radiation protection.
• Ability to interpret technical information and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation protection advice to staff and projects.
• Assist with audits and inspections.
• Deliver radiation protection training.
• Support development of emergency procedures and contingency plans.
• Contribute to safe nuclear decommissioning and environmental restoration.

Skills

Radiation protection

Technical reporting

Training delivery

Audits & inspections

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety first

Security screening

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Professional radiation protection qualification

Job description

NRS Dounreay is looking for a Health Physicist to support radiation protection and nuclear decommissioning activities at its Dounreay site in Caithness.
This position would suit someone with a background in science, engineering or radiation protection who wants to contribute to a major environmental restoration programme, with trainee applicants also considered.

The Role

• Provide radiation protection advice and guidance to staff and project teams.
• Support compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017.
• Help maintain and improve Health Physics standards across the site.
• Participate in radiation protection audits and inspections.
• Support the implementation of radiation protection procedures and instructions.
• Assist with developing emergency procedures and contingency arrangements.
• Deliver specialist radiation protection training.
• Support competence assessments for Health Physics Surveyors.
• Provide technical advice under the direction of a Radiation Protection Adviser.
• Support the implementation of new radiation protection practices.
• Participate in the out of hours emergency response rota.
• Provide technical support to Radsafe and operational teams on a rota basis.
• Contribute to the safe delivery of nuclear decommissioning and environmental restoration projects.

Working Pattern

• Permanent, full time position.
• A significant proportion of working time will be based at the Dounreay site.
• Participation in an out of hours emergency rota is required.
• The vacancy is classified as not offering flexible working.

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience.
• Relevant professional radiation protection qualifications or registration may be accepted as equivalent.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and the Ionising Radiations Regulations.
• Ability to interpret technical information and prepare clear reports.
• Good communication skills and confidence providing technical advice.
• Ability to deliver training and communicate safety requirements.
• Experience supporting audits and inspections.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safe working practices and Zero Harm principles.
• Applicants with suitable potential may also be considered for a trainee position.
• Successful applicants must meet the relevant security screening requirements.

What Is On Offer

• Salary of £46,267 to £62,860 per annum.
• Permanent employment.
• Employer pension contribution of 13.5%.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Relocation assistance.
• Healthcare and flexible benefits options.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Potential for career progression.
• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programme.
• Support from an experienced technical team.