Radiation Protection Advisers and Health Physicists

AWE currently has exciting opportunities for Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) and Health Physicists (HPs) with varying degrees of experience to join Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS), part of our Materials and Analytical Science sub-function based at the Institute of Naval Medicine in Gosport. DRPS is the trusted Partner of high-quality radiation science For UK Defence and Security. As Radiation Protection Adviser to the majority of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), no other organisation in the UK provides radiation protection advice and training across the same range of applications and customers. Based in Gosport on the South Coast, our RPAs and HPs work within a team of experienced specialists providing radiation protection advice and services to a wide range of military and civilian customers. As an RPA or HP in our team you'll provide advice and training on a range of ionising and non-ionising hazards across defence both within the UK and Overseas. Our advice covers everything from industrial radiography to radon, NORM to non-ionising radiation, as well as medical X-ray and a wide variety of military equipment containing radioactive sources. Each present their own unique set of challenges meaning that every day is different. Salary (dependent on experience): Health Physicist: £37,860+ RPA2000 Accredited Radiation Protection Adviser: £46,000+ Location - Gosport, Hampshire with routine travel to defence establishments across the UK and occasional overseas travel (potential for some Hybrid working) Contract - Full time or part time Closing Date: 2nd of October 2024 The Role? Successful candidates will either hold a current RPA 2000 certificate or have operational experience of providing clear and proportionate radiation protection advice to their customers. Applications for those holding a certificate as a Radioactive Waste Adviser are also welcome. Our RPAs and HPs routinely deliver training to our customers so experience in training delivery is also desirable. It would be advantageous for the candidate to have degree in a science, technology or engineering discipline or experience of working in areas such as health physics, dosimetry, environment, radioactive waste management, health and safety (ESH) or other associated fields. The role will be based at the Alverstoke site but will routinely require travel to/working at customer sites and as such a full driving license is required. You'll also be expected to become a member of the DRPS Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation, supporting numerous MOD emergency response arrangements. Our role in these plans is the provision of radiation protection advice across all operational levels. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part-time. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. 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 for your family. A host of voluntary and core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. #LI-MB