Health Physics Technician — Radiation Safety & ALARP Expert

Uk Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks a Health Physics Technician to protect people, facilities and the environment through specialist radiological protection and occupational hygiene services across its facilities.

You will deliver monitoring, provide independent advice and support, and help ensure compliance with IRR17 and related legislation, working closely with engineers and project teams in a hands-on, autonomous role.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in radiation safety as listed.
• Experience applying IRR17 in a working environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine radiological, airborne contamination and occupational hygiene monitoring to support safe site operations.
• Provide operational Health Physics advice to engineers, technicians and Responsible Officers working in radiological and beryllium-controlled areas.
• Supervise high-risk activities to ensure exposures remain As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and urgent requests for Health Physics support, providing monitoring, assessment and specialist advice.
• Manage and advise on the safe handling, control and disposal of radioactive and beryllium-contaminated waste.
• Conduct audits and inspections of radiological work areas, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, local procedures and control measures.
• Monitor environmental discharges and analyse samples to support compliance with UKAEA's Environmental Agency permit requirements.
• Prepare and process monitoring samples, maintain accurate records and produce clear technical reports.
• Participate in the Health Physics on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support when required.
• Support wider Health Physics activities and projects in line with operational priorities.

Skills

Radiation safety qualification

IRR17 experience

Occupational hygiene monitoring

Radiological monitoring techniques

Independent work

Clear technical communication

Education

City & Guilds Radiation Safety Practice Stage 1+

Level 2 NVQ

London Institute certification

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks a Health Physics Technician to protect people, facilities and the environment through specialist radiological protection and occupational hygiene services across its facilities.

You will deliver monitoring, provide independent advice and support, and help ensure compliance with IRR17 and related legislation, working closely with engineers and project teams in a hands-on, autonomous role.