Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Health Physics Surveyor interested in opportunities on a contract basis, to be located in Thurso.
Responsibilities:
* Monitor the workplace and equipment, including transit items, to determine the levels of radiation and contamination present
* Responsible for radiological monitoring and issuing of clearance certificates ensuring completion of reports
* Undertake surveys and report the results of radiological monitoring to management in a timely manner using defined reporting procedures ensuring compliance with IRR17 regulation 20: monitoring of designated areas
* Prepare and operate in alpha or beta-gamma radiation/contaminated controlled work areas
* Report on identified problems and incidents and provide support and advice to establishing causes, identifying, recommending, and implementing solutions
* Responsible for selection of the correct radiological instrument considering radiation type and the environment
* Utilise diagnostic techniques to identify any operational faults with radiological protection equipment
* Control and issue dosimetry for entry into high radiation areas
* Undertake the changing of air sample and duct sample filter papers and undertake counting of the filters to determine the activity present
* Be part of the on-call emergency response team
* Perform the responsibilities of local and management appointments relevant to the post including authorised source user
Essential:
* Relevant health physics monitoring experience
* City and Guilds in Radiation Safety Practice Level 1 or NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Safety or recognised equivalent qualification
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