Trainee Health Physicist - Aldermaston

ZipRecruiter; Brentford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Trainee Health Physicist to support the Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Group. The role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive training scheme. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree or experience in health physics or related fields. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, market-leading leave allowances, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

270 hours of annual leave

Market-leading pension scheme

Maternity Leave 39 weeks full pay

Professional development funding

Qualifications

• Either operational experience in health physics or a relevant degree.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the field.

Responsibilities

• Support providing legal and technical health physics advice.
• Participate in the health physicist training scheme.
• Work in multidisciplinary environments and communicate effectively.

Skills

Operational experience in health physics

Ability to communicate with stakeholders

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in science, technology or engineering

Job description

Overview

Trainee Health Physicist – Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PR. Job Type: Full-Time. Salary: £29,490 - £44,230 per annum + negotiable. Hybrid working is available (typically 3 days onsite per week). Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight and we will consider flexible working requests (e.g., term time contracts or part time).

Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe.

AWE is currently recruiting for a Trainee Health Physicist for the Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Group. The Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Group is part of the Science function at AWE. We provide legal and technical advice to a range of internal and external customers regarding health and safety in relation to working with radioactive materials and other sources of ionising radiation.

Our work covers a wide range of applications and customers, from nuclear manufacturing facilities to forensic laboratories, new build facilities to decommissioning old ones, and work in security operations. Each presents its own challenges, meaning that every day is different.

Responsibilities

• Support the Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Group in providing legal and technical health physics advice related to ionising radiation and radioactive materials.
• Learn and participate in the full spectrum of the two-year health physicist training scheme, including training modules and placements around the business to develop professional capabilities.
• Work with colleagues in multidisciplinary environments and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• As training progresses, work towards professional accreditation as a Radiation Protection Adviser and chartered status with the Radiation Protection Council.
• Manage workload in a priority-changing environment with initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Either operational experience in health physics, dosimetry, environment, radioactive waste management, health and safety (ESH) or other related fields, or a degree in a science, technology or engineering discipline.
• Willingness to apply experience and knowledge to learn how to become a radiation protection professional.
• Ability to work calmly in a changing environment and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight – every other Friday off.
• 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%–13% of pensionable pay, depending on your contributions).
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave 39 weeks full pay; 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.
• Details available in the AWE Benefits Guide on the ‘Working at AWE’ page.

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