Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.
UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
* Wide range of career development opportunities.
* A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
The salary for this role is £72,436 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP)), and onsite working is expected for 4 days each week.
Job Description
This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Health Physicist Group Manager, you will play a pivotal role in deputising for Head of Profession, Health Physics, on matters of radiological protection. You'll be responsible for the safety of all operations on plant and equipment owned, operated or worked upon by the group or outside contractors. You will also ensure staff are SQEP to undertake the tasks they are required to do. Additionally, you will assist in ensuring delivery of the training courses in radiation, beryllium and transport safety are fit for purpose, timely and effective.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Ensure that any advice or guidance given with regard to matters set out in Schedule 4 of IRR17, specifically:
* The implementation of requirements as to controlled and supervised areas.
* The prior examination of plans for installations and the acceptance into service of new or modified sources of ionising radiation in relation to any engineering controls, design features and warning devices provided to restrict exposure to ionising radiation.
* The regular calibration of equipment provided for monitoring levels of ionising radiation and regular checking that such equipment is serviceable and correctly used.
* The periodic examination and testing of engineering controls, design features, safety features and warning devices and regular checking of systems of work provided to restrict exposure to ionising radiation.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* Certified and Appointed Radiation Protection Adviser.
* Degree or substantial relevant experience in radiation protection.
* Radiation protection professional qualification e.g., HPA / RPD Foundation Course in Radiation Protection or equivalent.
Certified and Appointed Radioactive Waste Adviser or working towards it would be of benefit.
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here: Employee Benefits.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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