Radiation Protection Adviser

Radiation Protection Adviser

Location: PO12 2DL, located Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking.

Package: £47,860 - £75,640 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) (plus allowances)

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 Radiation Protection Adviser for the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) Group which provides UK Defence and Security with ionising and non-ionising radiation protection advice. The DRPS Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) Body is formally recognised as competent by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under the provisions of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17). The DRPS RPA Body is appointed in this role for most of the Ministry of Defence as well as a number of other customers within the defence and security sector.

As an Radiation Protection Adviser appointed to the body your responsibilities may include:

Radiation Protection Visits and advice
Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Advice
Medical Physics Expert Advice
Providing support to MOD in writing and reviewing Radiation Protection and Safety Policy
Environmental Services, including Radioactive Waste Advice
Design and Delivery of Radiation Protection & Operational Training
Support to DNSR
Providing mentorship and supporting development of Health Physicists

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

RPA2000 Certification as an RPA, MPE, or RWA
Previous experience in the provision of radiation protection advice

While this isn't a checklist, we'd love to hear from you if you have experience in any of the following areas:

Previous experience of working in Defence
Knowledge of JSP392

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your 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 - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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