Health Physics Operations Lead

Job title:

Health Physics Operations Lead

Company

STFC

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, OxfordshireAt 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, excellent communicator and has 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. With this you will be required to participate in the on call rota and give a 3.7% allowance per annum for this. You will also receive an Incident Controller allowance of 1.5% per annum.Health Physics at ISISThe 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 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 (I)

Personal skills and attributesEssential 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 BenefitsWe 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.

Employees applying for any opportunity which may mean being away from your substantive role for a temporary period of time, please refer to the Recruitment Policy and associated for further information in the first instance. If you are made an offer, please ensure you liaise with your line manager and the designated HR team as soon as possible in order that implications of any move are clear and understood, prior to a move taking place.About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.For more information about STFC please visitYou can also visit our careers siteAbout UK Research Innovation (UKRI)UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.More information can be found at .Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit .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 we support EDI in the workforceAt UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit .Disability Confident EmployerAs users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.How to applyOnline 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.UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

Expected salary

£41344 – 45479 per year

Location

Oxfordshire – Rutherford, Scottish Borders

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:34:12 GMT

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