Senior Health and Safety Adviser with Radiation Protection Supervisor Responsibilities

MRC Harwell; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected research facility in the UK seeks a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to oversee safety management and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly regarding ionising radiation. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Diploma and significant experience in health and safety within high hazard environments. The role includes managing risks, leading investigations, and training staff to promote a culture of safety.

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in delivering health and safety management in a high hazard environment.
• Experience working under UK health and safety regulations.
• Experience in life science research environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks from ionising radiation and implement local rules.
• Lead investigations and audits for safety management.
• Ensure staff training for a safe working culture.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Radiation Protection

Training and Awareness

Investigation Skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered member of IOSH

Job description

Overview

Senior Health and Safety Advisor with Radiation Protection Supervisor responsibilities. The Mary Lyon Centre (MLC) seeks a knowledgeable, motivated, hands-on and positive individual to join the Site Operational Team and, alongside the Head of Health and Safety, lead on strategy for effective safety management. You will provide expert advice on H&S matters, drive safety innovation and change, and ensure the effectiveness of safety systems while managing risk and ensuring compliance through audits, monitoring, and the review of accidents, incidents and near misses. You will also conduct investigations where appropriate and oversee staff training, awareness, planning and control to support a safe management system and culture of careful working practices. Additional Radiation Protection Supervisor responsibilities are a key part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the regulations and local rules relevant to work with ionising radiation.
• Manage risks arising from the use of ionising radiation, the necessary precautions to be taken, and the extent to which these precautions will restrict exposure.
• Implement systems for dealing with accidents and emergencies, including developing site ionising radiation contingency plans.
• Lead and participate in investigations as appropriate and support the safety management program through audits and monitoring.
• Ensure provision of staff training, awareness, planning and control that supports a safe management system and culture.

Qualifications and experience

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
• Demonstrable experience in delivering health and safety management and risk systems in a high hazard environment.
• Experience of working under UK health and safety regulations with a high level of understanding of UK health and safety principles and legislation.
• Current knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Experience of working within a life science research environment.
• Experience working with open, sealed and high activity sealed sources (HASS) of radiation.
• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate and concise documentation.
• Ability to positively influence and negotiate so that solutions are identified.
• Ability to present and facilitate to mixed audiences up to Director level with confidence.

Disability Confident There is a Disability Confident employer statement: a Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In some recruitment situations, interview numbers may be limited due to high-volume periods. For more details please refer to the official Disability Confident guidance.

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, MLC supports multiple UK research groups to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, including cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.

Choosing to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation) provides access to a range of benefits, including a defined-benefit pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and employee discounts, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.