Health Physics Operations Supervisor
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Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.
UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Wide range of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
The salary for this role is £40,60+ (inclusive off MPP) , and onsite working is expected for 4 days a week.
Job Description
This role can be based at can any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Health Physics Operations Supervisor, you will be providing services to demanding time scales, and allocation of resources to meet UKAEA operational needs. You will be responding to incident situations at Culham site, and acting as a nominated deputy for the HPOM and be part of the emergency on-call team for on-site incidents and for off-site RADSAFE response.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Providing first line management and supporting the development of Health Physics Nuclear Apprentices and Trainees.
• Prioritising and programming the work of the HPT section in co-ordination with the Health Physics Operations Manager (HPOM) and Health Physics Partners (HPP).
• Formulating survey schedules for radiologically and beryllium designated areas and amending them upon liaison with the relevant HPP.
• Inspecting designated areas to ensure they meet site standards and requirements, and reporting findings to relevant HPPs.
• Assisting with the delivery of the practical on the job training of Health Physics Nuclear Apprentices and Trainee HP Technicians.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
• Significant operational Health Physics Experience.
• The minimum of City & Guilds Radiation Safety Practice Stage 1 or the Level 2 NVQ equivalent.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work flexibly by responding to changes in operational priorities, and operate singly and as part of a team, delivering a high-quality service to the whole project.
Desirable requirements:
• NVQ completion.
• Line management experience desirable.
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
About the Company:
UK Atomic Energy Authority
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Offer ID: #918398,
Published: 1 week ago,
Company registered: 1 year ago
