Radiation Safety Specialist

5 days ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time

We are seeking a skilled Radiation Safety Specialist to join our team at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. This exciting opportunity will see you play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe operation of our facilities and contributing to the future of fusion energy.

About the Role

As a Radiation Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for performing routine surface and airborne contamination monitoring to control radiological and beryllium hazards. You will also respond to urgent requests for Health Physics cover and provide advice and monitoring in response to incidents, including spills, leaks, and releases of radioactivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting up work areas with the appropriate designation for radiological/beryllium and ensuring control measures are correctly applied and written procedures followed as per work permits and authorisations;
  • Providing advice and assistance to colleagues relating to the setting up of radiological and beryllium controlled areas specific to the work involved;
  • Changing and counting stack discharge samples for alpha/beta/gamma/tritium and beryllium contamination;
  • Auditing NDT radiography operations to ensure compliance with regulations;
  • Preparing samples for counting, using liquid scintillation counters and assisting in the laboratory when required;
  • Completing documents and recording forms for transfers of materials from radiological and beryllium areas, and producing clear chronological reports on the results of contamination monitoring.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have formal qualifications in radiation safety (London Institute, City & Guilds Radiation Safety Practice Stage or NVQ equivalent);
  • Recent experience of operational radiological protection and a good working knowledge of the Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) is essential;
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required for communicating clearly with staff who have little or no understanding of radiological or beryllium hazards to ensure compliance with UKAEA standards.

Salary Information

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes access to training and development opportunities, a pension scheme, and a range of other perks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization.



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