Job Description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Health Physicist

Location:PO12 2DL, located Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking

Package: £38,020 - £57,020 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Working pattern:We will consider flexible working requestsso that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE,it’snot just a job,it’sfar more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is looking for a Health Physicistfor the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) Groupwhich provides UK Defence and Security with ionising and non-ionising radiation protection advice. As a health Physicist, you willprovide independent,high-qualityradiation protection and dosimetry support, ensuring AWE and its customersremaincompliant with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017and other relevant legislation.

You will use your technicalexpertisein radiation protection, healthphysicsand/or dosimetry to support core services, justify technical practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

As part of this role, you will be supported with professional development opportunities to progress your career towards becoming a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• A QCF Level 4 qualification in aradiation protection or health physics(or equivalent knowledge gained through experience).

• Experience working in a technical or scientific role within a regulated environment.

• Working in a professional radiation protection or dosimetry role.

• A working understanding of radiation protection, radiologicalmetrologyand/or dosimetry.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.

• Strong attention to detail, goodnumeracyand conciserecordkeepingskills.

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and manage time efficiently.

• Willingness and ability to obtain andmaintainthe required security clearance.

• Willingness and ability to work in designated (radiological) areas.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list,we’dlike you to have experience in some of thefollowing:

• Workingina professionalradiation protection or dosimetry rolewithin a UK defence environment

• Supportingor delivering radiation protection and dosimetry services.

• Providing technical justification for practices to meet regulatory or industry standards.

• Communicating complex technical work to a wide range of audiences.

• Supportingimprovement projects within radiation protection, healthphysicsor dosimetry.

• Training,mentoringorprovidingtechnical guidance to others.

• Experience working with safe systems of work and change management in externally regulated environments.

• Membership of a relevant professional body and/or a QCF Level 6 qualification inscience.

 Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 270 hours of annual leave.

• Market leading contributory pension scheme(we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

• Family friendly policies:Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.

• Opportunities for Professional Career Developmentincluding funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

• 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.

 The 'Working at AWE' pageon our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

It isanticipatedthat the successful candidate will spendthe majority oftheir time working on site at AWE Alverstoke.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.