Radiation Protection Adviser


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


Package: £47,860 - £75,640


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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