Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA)Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £63,856 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Risk Assurance & QSHE
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 6
Department: Safety, Health and Environment
Company DescriptionBy 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the worlds energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.
UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
- Outstanding
defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.- Corporate
bonus scheme up to 7% and a
Relocation allowance (if eligible).
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Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
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Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
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Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Wide range of
career development opportunities.
- A vibrant
culture committed to equality and being fully
inclusive.
The salary for this role is
£63,856 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP)).This role requires employees to
complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
Job Description
The RoleAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy.
We are looking for an experienced Radiation Protection Adviser to support the advice and guidance provided by other health physics practitioners i.e. health physics manager and health physics technicians to ensure it is consistent with the requirements of IRR17, COSHH and the EA Permits.
You will be a part of the larger HP Team and as such you will also be expected to provide advice and guidance to a range of personnel working on other programmes. In addition, you will participate in radiological document reviews and any improvements, as directed by the HP Group Manager.
To be successful in this role you will have thorough knowledge of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR16) and an awareness of other relevant regulations.
What will you be responsible for?The implementation of requirements as to controlled and supervised areas.
The prior examination of plans for installations and the acceptance into service of new or modified sources of ionising radiation in relation to any engineering controls, design features and warning devices provided to restrict exposure to ionising radiation.
The regular calibration of equipment provided for monitoring levels of ionising radiation and regular checking that such equipment is serviceable and correctly used.
The periodic examination and testing of engineering controls, design features, safety features and warning devices and regular checking of systems of work provided to restrict exposure to ionising radiation.
The conduct of the various investigations required by IRR17 and the Company.
The drawing up of contingency plans.
Providing advice on the safety issues associated with working with beryllium.
Please note: You will be working in Radiological and Beryllium designated areas and this involves Tritium research, Nuclear/Radiological Materials.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:- Valid Certificate of Competence to be a Radiation Protection Advisor
- Relevant Degree/HNC or a significant number of years experience in radiation protection
- Radiation protection professional qualification e.g. HPA / RPD Foundation Course in Radiation Protection or equivalent
It would be desirable that you are a Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (SRP) but not essential. It may be possible for UKAEA to cover the membership cost.
Additional InformationFor a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.JBRP1_UKTJ