Radiation Protection Scientist

TieTalent; Tadley; Hybrid; GBP 29,490 - 44,230; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Contributory pension scheme

Maternity and paternity leave benefits

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Health Physicist to provide legal and technical advice on health and safety in relation to radioactive materials. This part-time internship opportunity involves training modules and professional development, emphasizing effective communication and organizational skills. The role offers a 9-day working fortnight with flexible working options and several employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in health physics, dosimetry, and radioactive waste management or related fields.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and technical advice on health safety regarding radioactive materials.
• Participate in a health physicist training scheme.
• Work towards professional accreditation as a Radiation Protection Adviser.

Skills

Health physics experience

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in science, technology or engineering

Job description

Overview

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AWE is currently recruiting for a Trainee Health Physicist for the Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Group, part of the Science function at AWE. The group provides legal and technical advice to internal and external customers on health and safety related to working with radioactive materials and other ionising radiation. The work covers a wide range of applications from nuclear facilities to national security operations.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Salary: £29,490 - £44,230 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

Working pattern: 9-day working fortnight. Flexible working requests available; hybrid working is available on an informal, non-contractual basis (typically 3 days onsite per week).

Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job – it’s a role in keeping the nation safe. Could this be your opportunity?

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and technical advice to internal and external customers on health and safety in relation to radioactive materials and other sources of ionising radiation.
• Participate in a two-year health physicist training scheme with modules and placements around the business to develop world-class professionals.
• Continue toward professional accreditation as a Radiation Protection Adviser and Chartered status with the Radiation Protection Council.
• Work calmly in a priority-changing environment, manage your own workload, show initiative, maintain flexibility, and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in health physics, dosimetry, environment, radioactive waste management, health and safety (ESH), or related fields; or a degree in science, technology or engineering, with a willingness to learn to become a radiation protection professional.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off and 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%–13% of pensionable pay, depending on contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave – 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for professional career development, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring responsibilities.

Job details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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