Health Physics Monitor

National Nuclear Laboratory Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear safety organization in the UK is seeking a Health Physics Monitor. In this role, you will provide crucial advice on radiological protection, produce essential reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a nuclear facility and relevant qualifications in radiation protection. This position offers opportunities to contribute to safety in a unique sector with a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Health Physics monitor in a Nuclear facility.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice in the area of radiological protection.
• Produce survey sheets, reports, presentations and data.
• Ensure compliance with UKNNL and external requirements.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations

Attention to detail

Education

City and Guilds Level 1 in Radiation Protection

NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Protection

Job description

Summary

Job Description for Health Physics Monitor:

This is where your skills play a critical role in keeping everyone safe. Working in Safety, Security and Safeguards gives you the chance to make your mark on some hugely interesting projects. UKNNL does work that nobody else in the sector is doing, and this means we need experts like you to make it possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We're committed to using nuclear science to benefit society for years to come. This means that you can build a long and successful career here whilst playing a meaningful role in delivering cleaner energy, reducing waste and keeping colleagues and the public out of harm's way.

UKNNL are looking to recruit a team of Health Physics monitors to carry out Routine and Non Routine Operations on the Windscale site on Sellafield. They will be expected to cover both facilities on the site as required, offering Health Physics support.

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Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities for Health Physics Monitor:

• Provide advice in the area of radiological protection, referring upwards where appropriate and as agreed.
• Produce survey sheets, reports, presentations and data in an understandable manner in order to support UKNNL management.
• Work with other specialists (e.g. Advisors and Analysts) to share findings and identify trends to develop a holistic picture of issues, concerns, good practice and areas for improvement in EHSS&Q culture and performance.
• Ensure that the specialist advice provided is proportionate and ensures compliance with UKNNL and external requirements.
• To follow through on advice provided, to ensure that it is implemented in a way that provides a suitable solution to the original problem identified.
• Ensure you attend all training courses to ensure you maintain a high standard within the role of Health Physics monitor.
• Provide an emergency response for Health Physics matters.
• Report issues and behaviours which cause concern in the workplace.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Health Physics Monitor:

• City and Guilds Level 1 in Radiation Protection or NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Protection.
• Experience working as a Health Physics monitor in a Nuclear facility.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017,Environmental Permitting Regulations (amended) 2011 & Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Health Physics Monitor:

• IOSH working safely.
• Experience of UKNNL Central Lab, Windscale Operations or equivalent SL plant.
• Good influencing, presentational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to interpret regulations.