Health Physics Operations Lead

Job Description

Health Physics Operations Lead Salary: from £41,344 to £45,479 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). A Specialist Allowance is also available for this role. Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Open ended Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire At ISIS we harness the power of particle accelerators to see the sub-atomic; enabling the advancement of knowledge and improvement of lives through science.ISIS is a facility scientific and research laboratory that provides neutron and muon beams to be used as a tool for researchers in many fields of science and technology.A Health Physics Operations Lead is required to support the ISIS Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) in leading the team of Health Physics Surveyors who provide an essential operational radiation protection support programme for ISIS. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating both Health Physics operational resources and infrastructure; handling a capability for radiation protection and radioactive waste and supporting the RPM on the management and development of the Health Physics team, including performance management, training and career development. Knowledge of health physics and radiation protection techniques would therefore be beneficial. Are you enthusiastic, an excellent communicator, and have previous coordination skills working across teams to deliver a seamless Health Physics service in radiation protection and waste? If so, this is the role for you! A flexible approach to working hours is required with possible overtime (weekend and evening work) as well as on-call working, including emergency response. You will be required to participate in the on-call rota and receive a 3.7% allowance per annum for this. You will also receive an Incident Controller allowance of 1.5% per annum. Health Physics at ISIS The Health Physics team at ISIS undertake a number of duties, including: Routine and special survey measurements and checking for ionising radiation and contamination at the ISIS facility, managing and producing high-quality technical survey reports, including inputs into risk assessments and procedures and undertaking accurate record keeping. Providing routine Health Physics cover throughout ISIS operational areas including implementation of on-the-job dose controls for persons exposed to ionising radiation. Supporting the RPM in the daily and weekly Health Physics plans and solving any contingency work situation. Providing assistance with and operating facilities and equipment for collecting, treating, characterising, accounting for, and disposing of waste, including those associated with decontamination. Providing and implementing day-to-day procedures for the operation of the ISIS personal dosimetry service. Able to work in and maintain supervision for personnel working in designated radiation and contamination environments. Supporting staff and visitors on applying radiation safety procedures. Maintaining and checking portable and installed radiation detection equipment and emergency instruments; assisting with maintaining a stock of replacement PPE and RPE; and maintaining the respiratory equipment programme. Ability to have a flexible approach to working hours. Personal skills and attributes Essential aspects you will be reviewed at shortlisting (S) and/or Interview (I) stage: General understanding of the ALARP IRR17 ACoP (S&I). Good problem-solving skills, using standard methods with innovative and adaptive thinking (S&I). Ability to offer advice on relevant technical issues as well as complex fault diagnosis (S&I). Ability to work collaboratively and manage teams to deliver excellent service, with an enthusiastic approach to achieving organisational goals (S&I). Ability to utilise organisational systems effectively and be competent in using IT systems and software (S&I). Have the physical ability to access ISIS operational areas, including tunnels, walkways and working at height (I). Be able to wear personal protective equipment and respiratory protective equipment (I). Effective communication skills, with the ability to adapt and think creatively and to lead change through continuous improvement (I). Ability to show a flexible approach to working hours (I). Employee Benefits We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including: 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Employee shopping/travel discounts. Excellent learning and development opportunities. For more information about the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and UK Research Innovation (UKRI), please visit their respective websites. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application. #J-18808-Ljbffr