AWE
Defence
HealthPhysicist
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“Health Physicist at AWE. Skills: radiation protection, health physics, dosimetry. Provide independent, high-quality radiation protection and dosimetry support. Ensure AWE and its customers remain compliant with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and other relevant legislation”
Industry & Context.
Providing technical justification for practices
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance, Willingness and ability to work in designated (radiological) areas, Must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
QCF Level 4 qualification in a radiation protection or health physics (or equivalent knowledge gained through experience), Experience working in a technical or scientific role within a regulated environment, Working in a professional radiation protection or dosimetry role, A working understanding of radiation protection, radiological metrology and/or dosimetry, Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly, attention to detail, good numeracy and concise recordkeeping skills, Ability to prioritise work effectively and manage time efficiently, Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance, Willingness and ability to work in designated (radiological) areas
Nice to Have
Working in a professional radiation protection or dosimetry role within a UK defence environment, Supporting or delivering radiation protection and dosimetry services, Providing technical justification for practices to meet regulatory or industry standards, Communicating complex technical work to a wide range of audiences, Supporting improvement projects within radiation protection, health physics or dosimetry, Training, mentoring or providing technical guidance to others, Experience working with safe systems of work and change management in externally regulated environments, Membership of a relevant professional body and/or a QCF Level 6 qualification in science
What You'll Do.
high-quality radiation protection and dosimetry support
Ensure AWE and its customers remain compliant with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and other relevant legislation
Use technical expertise in radiation protection
health physics and/or dosimetry to support core services
Justify technical practices
Contribute to continuous improvement across the business
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Good written and verbal communication skills; Ability to explain technical information clearly; Communicating complex technical work to a wide range of audiences
Full Job Description
**If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.** **_Health Physicist_ ** **Location:** **PO12 2DL** , located Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with **free onsite parking**. **Package:** **£38,020 - £57,020** (depending on your suitability and level of experience) **Working pattern: **We will consider **flexible working requests** so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. ** _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. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? ** AWE is looking for a **Health Physicist **for the **Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) Group **which provides UK Defence and Security with ionising and non-ionising radiation protection advice. As a health Physicist, you will provide independent, high-quality radiation protection and dosimetry support, ensuring AWE and its customers remain compliant with the **Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 **and other relevant legislation. You will use your technical expertise in radiation protection, health physics and/or dosimetry to support core services, justify technical practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business. As part of this role, you will be supported with **professional development opportunities to progress your career towards becoming a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)**. ** _Who are we looking for?_ ** **We do need you to have the following:** * A QCF Level 4 qualification in a radiation protection or health physics (or equivalent knowledge gained through experience). * Experience working in a technical or scientific role within a regulated environment. * Working in a professional radiation protection or dosimetry role. * A wor
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