Job Details
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| Head of Radiation Protection | | |
| Location | | South East ( Berkshire ) | | |
Description
Summary of the role
To be responsible for the policy, standards and guidance and oversee implementation, monitoring, audit and review of radiological protection at AWE. As well as to report on performance, identifying key issues, and where appropriate to ensure improvement programmes are developed and delivered.
Key accountabilities
· To manage the provision of Health Physics documentation and Competence Standards
· To communicate effectively on Health Physics issues across the company
· To define AWE’s policy, standards and guidance on nuclear safety, radiological protection and health physics aspects of emergency response. These standards will be fully compliant with legislation and industry best practice, cost effective, outward looking and contract focused
· To be responsible for two Company Performance Indicators on radiological dose performance
· To manage and maintain staff competence and training and development requirements for personnel engaged in radiological protection activities
· To act as first line manager for members of the Infrastructure Health Physics Group carrying out all management functions in accordance with the AWE Line Managers Handbook
· To manage the Group budget by identifying the costs associated with maintaining the standards and providing the required Health Physics service capability
· To encourage service performance through the development of appropriate measures
About The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Tasked with maintaining the UK's nuclear deterrent, the Atomic Weapons Establishment is without equal. No other organisation in the UK does what we do. Nor do they operate the way we do. This means our people can push the boundaries of conventional thinking and enjoy a wealth of stimulating challenges that are of real national importance.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience & Skills
· In-depth knowledge of all regulatory issues in nuclear safety, radiological protection, and health physics aspects of emergency response and dosimetry
· In-depth knowledge of current best practice in nuclear safety, radiological protection, emergency response and dosimetry
· Knowledge of the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate licence conditions is desirable
· Numerate degree or equivalent in a directly related field
· Recognised post graduate professional qualification in radiological protection including certification as an RPA under IRRs 1999
· NEBOSH qualification in Occupational Safety and Health is preferable
· Sufficient experience to be able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in a senior health physics role in the nuclear industry
· Experience in managing teams
· Senior Technical Authority in Radiological protection recognised at National Level
· Management skills including interaction with people at executive level
· Capable of maintaining effectiveness, managing priorities and working to challenging timescales
· To have clear, concise, fluent and unambiguous communication skills
· Effective report writing
· Basic computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes
· Ability to represent AWE effectively to outside bodies
· Effective presentation skills
Special Requirements
· Post holder will be required to take part in emergency response as necessary
· This post supports minimum manning requirements. Additional hours including weekends may be required to be worked in exceptional circumstances
Benefits
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Reference
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