Radiation Protection Scientist

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland)

Salary: Starting from £36,640

Closing date: 30th July 2024

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

Time to recharge your batteries with hours of 266 hours(including public holidays of annual leave (you will work a 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday)Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Health physicists undertake a wide variety of operations concerning occupational radiation protection; the transport of radioactive material; the management of radioactive wastes; and nuclear emergency preparedness. Each week is different for a health physicist and may include tasks such as: preparing radiation risk assessments; writing and implementing procedures of work; training staff on radiation safety matter; undertaking radiation monitoring; assessing dosimetry data; and auditing radioactive inventories. A health physicist's work supports employers in restricting radiation exposures to as low as reasonably practicable. Strong communications skills will be utilised throughout their work, as a health physicist engages with staff of varying levels of seniority and scientific knowledge.

Key Accountabilities:

To support the delivery of core radiation protection and dosimetry services within assigned areas of responsibility, manage the day-to-day running of these services and ensure that associated deliverables are completed to a high standard in terms of quality and efficiencies to ensure confidence from customers and efficient ways of working for the business.Support the technical justification of AWE radiation protection and dosimetry practices to meet the required technical and regulatory standards.Complete assigned projects related to the improvement of radiation protection, health physics, radiological metrology and\or dosimetry services or technical underpinning.Independently support promulgation of technical developments in the field of radiation protection, health physics, radiological metrology and\or dosimetry within AWE.To lead by example in terms of behaviours, embracing and supporting change within the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance of capabilities assigned to their area of responsibility.Promote and maintain effective interfaces with stakeholders throughout the company.Promote Right First Time quality culture.To identify and appropriately report all problems in delivering the programme and assist in continuous improvement activities within the local area.Candidate should have competent English/Maths skills

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

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