Health PhysicistLocation: PO12 2DL, located Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking.Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.
- £We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe.
AWE is looking for a Health Physicist for the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) Group which provides UK Defence and Security with ionising and non-ionising radiation protection advice.
As a health Physicist, you will provide independent, high-quality radiation protection and dosimetry support, ensuring AWE and its customers remain compliant with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and other relevant legislation.You will use your technical expertise in radiation protection, health physics and/or dosimetry to support core services, justify technical practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.As part of this role, you will be supported with professional development opportunities to progress your career towards becoming a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA).A QCF Level 4 qualification in a radiation protection or health physics (or equivalent knowledge gained through experience).Experience working in a technical or scientific role within a regulated environment.Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.Providing technical justification for practices to meet regulatory or industry standards.Supporting improvement projects within radiation protection, health physics or dosimetry.Training, mentoring or providing technical guidance to others.Membership of a relevant professional body and/or a QCF Level 6 qualification in science.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
- 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
- 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'.