Health Physicist

Health Physicist<br><br>Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity<br><br>Location: PO12 2DL , located Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking .<br><br>Package: £38,020 - £57,020 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)<br><br>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.<br><br>Ready to play your part?<br><br>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?<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>As part of this role, you will be supported with professional development opportunities to progress your career towards becoming a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) .<br><br>Who are we looking for?<br><br>We do need you to have the following:<br><br>A QCF Level 4 qualification in a radiation protection or health physics (or equivalent knowledge gained through experience).<br><br>Experience working in a technical or scientific role within a regulated environment.<br><br>Working in a professional radiation protection or dosimetry role.<br><br>A working understanding of radiation protection, radiological metrology and/or dosimetry.<br><br>Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.<br><br>Strong attention to detail, good numeracy and concise recordkeeping skills.<br><br>Ability to prioritise work effectively and manage time efficiently.<br><br>Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.<br><br>Willingness and ability to work in designated (radiological) areas.<br><br>Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:<br><br>Working in a professional radiation protection or dosimetry role within a UK defence environment.<br><br>Supporting or delivering radiation protection and dosimetry services.<br><br>Providing technical justification for practices to meet regulatory or industry standards.<br><br>Communicating complex technical work to a wide range of audiences.<br><br>Supporting improvement projects within radiation protection, health physics or dosimetry.<br><br>Training, mentoring or providing technical guidance to others.<br><br>Experience working with safe systems of work and change management in externally regulated environments.<br><br>Membership of a relevant professional body and/or a QCF Level 6 qualification in science.<br><br>Work hard, be rewarded:<br><br>We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:<br><br>270 hours of annual leave.<br><br>Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).<br><br>Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.<br><br>Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.<br><br>Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.<br><br>Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).<br><br>Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.<br><br>Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.<br><br>The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. xwzovoh <br><br>It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Alverstoke.<br>#LI-AJ1