Internal Vacancies

The salary range for this position is £24,543 to £34,934 (plus allowances of £2200) (Grade 5B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Heather Seddon.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

Job Description for Trainee Health Physics Monitor:

This is where your skills play a critical role in keeping everyone safe. Working in Safety, Security and Safeguards gives you the chance to make your mark on some hugely interesting projects. UKNNL does work that nobody else in the sector is doing, and this means we need experts like you to make it possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We’re committed to using nuclear science to benefit society for years to come. This means that you can build a long and successful career here whilst playing a meaningful role in delivering cleaner energy, reducing waste and keeping colleagues and the public out of harm’s way.

UKNNL are looking to recruit a team of Health Physics Monitors to carry out routine and non-routine operations on the Windscale site on Sellafield. They will be expected to cover both UKNNL’s Central and Windscale laboratories. The role includes a training and mentoring offering via a local provider and on-site coaching support from UKNNL / Nuvia Radiation Protection Advisors to support development and achievement of City and Guilds Level 1 in Radiation Protection or NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Protection.

Main Responsibilities for Trainee Health Physics Monitor:

• Provide advice in the area of radiological protection, referring upwards where appropriate and as agreed.
• Produce survey sheets, reports, presentations and data in an understandable manner in order to support UKNNL management.
• Work with other specialists (e.g.  Advisors and Analysts) to share findings and identify trends to develop a holistic picture of issues, concerns, good practice and areas for improvement in EHSS&Q culture and performance.
• Ensure that the specialist advice provided is proportionate and ensures compliance with UKNNL and external requirements.
• To follow through on advice provided, to ensure that it is implemented in a way that provides a suitable solution to the original problem identified.
• Ensure you attend all training courses to ensure you maintain a high standard within the role of Health Physics monitor.
• Provide an emergency response for Health Physics matters.
• Report issues and behaviours which cause concern in the workplace.

Essential Criteria for Trainee Health Physics Monitor:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reading and transcribing instrument details and recording data. 
• Ability to maintain an accurate and succinct log of activity.
• Ability to remain calm to support emergency responses to site events. 
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Trainee Health Physics Monitor:

• City and Guilds Level 1 in Radiation Protection or NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Protection.
• Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017,Environmental Permitting Regulations (amended) 2011 & Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.