Principal Radiation Protection Specialist

3 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases and environmental, radiological and chemical hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods.​

We provide scientific and operational leadership, working with local, national and international partners to protect the public�s health and build the nation�s health security capability.​

​UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.

The primary roles/functions for this position are:

The provision of commercial radiation protection services to a wide range of clients, advising on and assisting with regulatory compliance and implementation of effective safety management programmes for work with ionising and non-ionising radiations. This is achieved through visits to client premises, situation analysis/risk assessment and the preparation of persuasive and authoritative reportsContribution to the development and delivery of radiation protection training services, including acting as course manager for training coursesResponding to enquiries on a wide range of radiation protection issues from the public, industry and local and national agenciesResponding to radiation events and incidents on behalf of commercial clientsSupport and contribute to UKHSA�s emergency response role for radiological incidents and, when required, non-radiological eventsTraining and supervising new and less experienced staff in RPA and RWA/LPA/MPE and other related activitiesSupporting UKHSA activities relating to the development of standards, legislation etc with respect to operational radiation protection issues

Location

Flexible locations across Chilton, Glasgow or Leeds. (Full, clean UK driving licence required)

The posts are based at our three sites on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in South Oxfordshire, Glasgow and Cookridge, Leeds.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations. Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs

Addresses:

Harwell Campus, Chilton, OX11 0RQ/ 155 Hardgate Road, Glasgow, G51 4LS / Oak Park Lane, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 6RW

Working Pattern ��Full Time, Part-time, Flexible working

Job description

Responsibilities Section

The job holder will lead the work of a topic group of radiation protection specialists and radiation protection scientists who collectively focus on a particular area of radiation protection work. This will involve the development of internal policy and guidance on scientific and technical aspects of the work in addition to co-ordinating smooth service delivery, with emphasis on occupational exposure, patient exposure and exposures to members of the public.

The job holder will be required to carry out most of the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Leading scientific, technical and professional development for a particular area of radiation protection work, including development of internal policy and guidance, and ensuring written advice is of high qualityIdentifying, prioritising, leading and coordinating scientific and technical development needs for a particular area of radiation protection workSignificant input into national standards, (eg drafting publications recommending revised national DRLs for patient exposure, involvement in development of guidance/protocols for emergent technologies, presentations at conferences) and input into international standards (eg commentary on draft revised standards, reviews of draft papers)Responsibility for all relevant equipment and facilitiesFinancial responsibility for the income and expenditure in relation to the particular area of radiation protection work including preparation of bids for capital and revenue budgets and monitoring expenditureTo act as a radiation protection adviser (RPA) and at least one of radioactive waste adviser (RWA), laser protection adviser (LPA) or medical physics expert (MPE) in support of RCE�s radiation protection consultancy servicesTo provide expert advice on compliance with all relevant radiation safety legislation, which may include novel interpretation of complex legal requirementsTo develop, plan and conduct complex radiation safety audits at clients� premisesTo critically examine and analyse newly installed equipment capable of emitting ionising radiationTo give expert advice on the decommissioning of facilities where radioactive materials have been usedTo act as a specialist point of reference, providing expert advice on the design of new facilities and techniques where radiation is used

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The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

(Please see the job description for a full list of duties)

Person specification

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 750 words (maximum 1,000) that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:

Essential

A good honours degree in a scientific subject, or, equivalent experience plus substantive experience in operational radiation and A-levels in science/mathsCertificated Radiation Protection AdviserProven experience in operational radiation protection with evidence of particular expertise in one or more areas of interestAbility to assess complex situations and interpret detailed documents that may include legislationAbility to communicate effectively at all levels, formally, informally, orally and in writing to customers, UKHSA staff and representatives from other organisationsDemonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plansHigh degree of self-motivation and the ability to motivate others, high personal integrityWell-developed capability with basic software tools (eg MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams etc)Must be willing and able to travel within the UK and abroad in support of UKHSA on national and international activities. Full, clean UK driving licence requiredAn understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Desirable

MSc (or equivalent), or experience in directing and managing a specific commercial service or area of workMembership of professional body, eg Society for Radiological ProtectionCertificated Radioactive Waste AdviserCertificated Medical Physics ExpertCertificated Laser Protection Adviser

Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

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