Trainee Health Physics Monitor
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Torpoint
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2021
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Trainee Health Physics Monitor
Business Unit: Submarines
Location: Plymouth, Devon, GB
About the role
Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit 14 Trainee Health Physics Monitors.
The department's vision is to provide a comprehensive, fully compliant service to minimise the radiological risk and exposure to ensure the safety of all persons that are set to work with ionising radiation.
You will be part of a team that provides continuous (i.e. 24/7, 365 day) radiological protection practitioner control, oversight and direction on the radiological safety aspects of work being undertaken within radiological designated areas on-board nuclear powered submarines and within associated support facilities.
The main purpose of your role is to provide practical radiological protection knowledge, advice and support to the Site Emergency arrangements and other nominated contingency arrangements.
We offer progressive career opportunities within Babcock. The role is a varied, interesting role with a substantial amount of work in the Babcock order book. We are industry leading in training programmes.
* Use specialist radiological protection instruments to monitor surface and airborne contamination using hand-held contamination rate-meters, installed and portable air samplers, radiation dose rates using hand-held, installed and portable radiation detectors and individuals for personal contamination and respond accordingly.
* Respond to each of the above situations by measurement, calculation and assessment of the radiological significance to enable the appropriate advice to be given to minimise radiation exposure to people to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
* Carry out functional tests of radiation protection monitoring instrumentation using calibrated radioactive sealed sources;
* Respond appropriately to changes in radiological conditions using the ALARP principles;
* Record radiation protection monitoring and survey results - in a variety of formats (e.g. written logs, information technology);
What Do I Need To Do The Role?
4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at Grade C or above - must include Mathematics, English and Science.
This is a trainee role. A training and development programme will be delivered to enable you to acquire the required knowledge and skills.
Previous experience within the nuclear industry, particularly in radiological controlled areas would be an advantage.What Else Do I Need To Know?
The successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be capable of achieving 'Security Check' (SC) clearance.
The role will be 36 hours which will involve up to 40 hours per week (with the additional 4 hours paid at overtime). Shift patterns can include 12.5 hours per shift (Both day and night).
Applicants will undergo an online Maths and English assessment. The assessment results will be used during the initial CV sift process. Applicants that pass the initial CV sift will be invited to undertake an onsite Maths and English assessment. The test results will be used to guide and inform the selection of the candidates for final interview.
About Babcock International and Devonport
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.
We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme.
Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy's new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.
Application Guidance
All applications should be made online using PC, Laptop or Mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please visit our website.
Closing date: 06/10/2021
Business Unit: Submarines
Location: Plymouth, Devon, GB
About the role
Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit 14 Trainee Health Physics Monitors.
The department's vision is to provide a comprehensive, fully compliant service to minimise the radiological risk and exposure to ensure the safety of all persons that are set to work with ionising radiation.
You will be part of a team that provides continuous (i.e. 24/7, 365 day) radiological protection practitioner control, oversight and direction on the radiological safety aspects of work being undertaken within radiological designated areas on-board nuclear powered submarines and within associated support facilities.
The main purpose of your role is to provide practical radiological protection knowledge, advice and support to the Site Emergency arrangements and other nominated contingency arrangements.
We offer progressive career opportunities within Babcock. The role is a varied, interesting role with a substantial amount of work in the Babcock order book. We are industry leading in training programmes.
* Use specialist radiological protection instruments to monitor surface and airborne contamination using hand-held contamination rate-meters, installed and portable air samplers, radiation dose rates using hand-held, installed and portable radiation detectors and individuals for personal contamination and respond accordingly.
* Respond to each of the above situations by measurement, calculation and assessment of the radiological significance to enable the appropriate advice to be given to minimise radiation exposure to people to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
* Carry out functional tests of radiation protection monitoring instrumentation using calibrated radioactive sealed sources;
* Respond appropriately to changes in radiological conditions using the ALARP principles;
* Record radiation protection monitoring and survey results - in a variety of formats (e.g. written logs, information technology);
What Do I Need To Do The Role?
4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at Grade C or above - must include Mathematics, English and Science.
This is a trainee role. A training and development programme will be delivered to enable you to acquire the required knowledge and skills.
Previous experience within the nuclear industry, particularly in radiological controlled areas would be an advantage.What Else Do I Need To Know?
The successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be capable of achieving 'Security Check' (SC) clearance.
The role will be 36 hours which will involve up to 40 hours per week (with the additional 4 hours paid at overtime). Shift patterns can include 12.5 hours per shift (Both day and night).
Applicants will undergo an online Maths and English assessment. The assessment results will be used during the initial CV sift process. Applicants that pass the initial CV sift will be invited to undertake an onsite Maths and English assessment. The test results will be used to guide and inform the selection of the candidates for final interview.
About Babcock International and Devonport
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.
We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme.
Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy's new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.
Application Guidance
All applications should be made online using PC, Laptop or Mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please visit our website.
Closing date: 06/10/2021