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Job Description 
Location: Preston 
Working Arrangement: Full time, on site 
Role Type: Contract 

Role Overview

Provide health physics monitoring services to support radiological safety, waste management, and regulatory compliance across nuclear operations. The role involves routine and non-routine radiological surveys, contamination control, waste clearance, and operational support to ensure compliance with ionising radiation regulations and site-specific procedures.

This position requires independent decision-making in dynamic radiological environments, along with the ability to support and mentor junior personnel in radiological protection practices. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance and promoting a strong radiological safety culture across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and ad-hoc radiological surveys (dose rate, contamination, airborne activity)
• Support implementation of Local Rules and radiological work instructions
• Assist in the designation and control of Supervised and Controlled Areas
• Monitor and report radiological conditions in work areas
• Support contamination control, waste clearance, and decontamination activities
• Maintain accurate records of monitoring results and incidents
• Assist with radiological incident response and emergency preparedness
• Support senior Radiation Protection personnel as required
• Ensure correct use of PPE/RPE and report deficiencies
• Participate in pre-job briefings and post-job reviews
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure radiological risks are understood and controlled
• Produce survey sheets, reports, presentations, and monitoring data clearly and accurately
• Attend required training to maintain competency as a Health Physics Monitor
• Perform air sampling, smear sampling, and bioassay collection where required
• Carry out daily operational checks on radiation monitoring equipment and report faults
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to junior Health Physics staff

Relevant Procedures

Legislation

• Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
• Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Supporting Procedures

• Radiation Protection Programmes
• Management of Radiological Documentation
• Environmental, Health & Safety Management Procedures
• Risk Assessment Procedures
• Incident Reporting Procedures
• Identification and Reporting of Conditions Adverse to Safety
• Document Control Procedures

Required Training

• Health Physics Monitoring qualification (e.g. City & Guilds Level 1 Radiation Protection or NVQ Level 2 equivalent)
• Radiation safety awareness and contamination control training
• Emergency response and incident reporting training
• Radiological waste monitoring training
• Environmental radiological sampling training
• Refresher training in line with site procedures and regulatory standards
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent)

Requirements

Essential Knowledge & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of radiological protection principles and IRR17
• Knowledge of ionising radiation legislation, environmental permitting, and general HSE compliance
• Ability to interpret radiological data and apply ALARP principles
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance, including identity, employment, financial, criminal record checks, and UK residency requirements

Skills

• Use of radiological monitoring equipment (e.g. contamination probes, dose rate meters)
• Record keeping and data management
• Understanding of radiological compliance requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Safety-focused mindset
• Reliable and punctual
• Good written and verbal communication
• Adaptable and willing to learn

Experience

• Previous experience in a Health Physics or radiological monitoring role
• Experience working in regulated or industrial environments
• Experience within nuclear facilities preferred
• Familiarity with gamma spectroscopy, radiological characterisation, or waste clearance monitoring desirable

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely radiological monitoring data
• Effective support to operational teams in maintaining radiological safety
• Compliance with radiation protection legislation and site procedures
• Contribution to continuous improvement in radiological protection and safety performance