Radiation Protection Advisor - RPA

Rullion; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking a Radiation Protection Advisor for a permanent role. You will ensure safe radiation practices, conduct audits, and mentor staff. Candidates must hold a Radiation Protection Adviser certificate and have experience in radiation systems. The position offers a salary between £50,000 and £65,000, with hybrid work options available. Interested candidates should apply soon.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Holidays

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Radiation Protection Adviser certificate of competence.
• Understanding and experience of implementation of radiation protection systems, plant operations, and associated hazards.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to ensure doses are maintained as ALARP.
• Ensure implementation of radiological protection survey programmes.
• Support production of risk assessments.
• Conduct coaching and mentoring in radiation protection practices.
• Undertake radiation protection audits.

Skills

Radiation Protection Advisor certificate

Understanding of radiation protection systems

Experience in radiation safety practice

Education

SNVQ Level 4 in radiation safety practice

Job description

Job title: Radiation Protection Advisor
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum + Benefits (Bonus, Pension, Holidays etc)
Location: Hybrid/Remote Working
Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Role & Responsibilities:
*You will provide advice to the Employer upon ensuring doses exposures are maintained as ALARP.
*You will provide advice to the Employer upon ensuring the implementation of radiological protection survey programmes, undertaking its regular review and ensuring it is completed.
*You will provide advice to the Employer upon ensuring adequate dosimetry and dosimetry services (such as dose tracking) to client operations and business areas.
*You will provide advice to the Employer upon the production and support to the production of risk assessments.
*You will provide advice to the Employer upon ensuring all personnel are adequately trained in accordance with the client management system and any additional requirements relevant to their work.
*You will set and review of the annual dose constraint, as required.
*You will support the verification of secondary waste calculations prior to issue to Customers and / or Suppliers.
*You will carry out coaching and mentoring of other staff in good radiation protection practices.
*You will undertake radiation protection and waste management related audits and benchmarking activities to ensure the requirements of the IRR17 and any associated industry good practice guides are implemented.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
* All candidates MUST Hold a Radiation Protection Adviser certificate of competence
* Preferable hold a SNVQ Level 4 in radiation safety practice (or equivalent)
* Understanding and experience of implementation of radiation protection systems, plant operations and site activities and associated hazards.

All candidates must be able to obtain UK National Security Vetting Status - SC Clearance

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Company information:
This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
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