Radiation Protection Apprentice

at  Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC

Didcot, England, United Kingdom -

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Immediate16 Feb, 2025GBP 18900 Annual23 Jan, 2025N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED

  • Level 2 Nuclear Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship (ST0290)
  • Health Physics Monitoring in the Nuclear Industry (Theory) Level 2
  • Level 2 NVQ in Radiation Protection
  • IOSH Working Safely
    This is a 2.5 year program with standard office hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00, and Friday from 08:00 to 15:00. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment when working in radiologically designated areas, and respiratory protective equipment may be necessary at times. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on science and engineering experience while exploring various areas of the RAL site.

Responsibilities:

ABOUT THE ROLE AND A SUMMARY OF KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are recruiting for a Radiation Protection Apprentice to work at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire. Health Physics Surveyor is an essential role that provides support service to the operation of the ISIS Neutron and Muon Spallation Source.
The apprentice will be based in our Health Physics & Facility Safety Group where their daily duties will be varied and complemented by formal training with Bridgwater and Taunton College, where over two and a half years they will complete a Level 2 Nuclear Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship.
The apprentice will undertake professional development and training through a mixture of online and in-person teaching. There will be 15 days of professional training at college plus additional online touchpoints. Travel expenses will be provided when attending in-person teaching.
Towards the end of the apprenticeship duration there is an End Point Assessment which includes a form of written assessment, practical assessment and a panel review of the portfolio of evidence.
More information is available via: Nuclear health physics monitor / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

ROLE:

  • Taking readings of surface, air and personal contamination
  • Detecting radiation dose rates using various detectors
  • Performing calculations to assess exposure risks
  • Testing and calibrating monitoring equipment
  • Recording and communicating results to teams
  • Supporting emergency response.
  • Using overhead travelling cranes and forklift trucks

IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE, WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Key - (S) will be measured at shortlisting, (I) will be measured at interview, (S&I) is both.

Essential:

  • Achieved or predicted to achieve 2 GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications) (S)
  • Over 18 years of age (ISIS is a radiation area and requires staff over 18) (S)
  • Interest in radiation safety (S&I)
  • Able to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team (S&I)
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office; including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (S)
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for science (I)

Desirable:

  • Proactive attitude. (I)
  • Able to undertake calculations (I)
  • Understand the need for document control (I)


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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