Radiation Protection Apprentice Science and Technology Facilities Council Salary: £18,900
Hours: Full time - 37 Hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 2.5 Years
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Closing date: 16th February 2025
The Health Physics & Facility Safety Group supports the radiation protection function and the radioactive waste service at ISIS.
In the workplace, the Radiation Protection Apprentice will develop the technical skills and competencies required to provide health physics monitoring support and assistance to staff and users at ISIS.
The apprentice will also gain the knowledge and skills required for the safe characterisation and processing of radioactive waste prior to its safe disposal.
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.
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.
Role: Taking readings of surface, air and personal contaminationDetecting radiation dose rates using various detectorsPerforming calculations to assess exposure risksTesting and calibrating monitoring equipmentRecording and communicating results to teamsSupporting emergency responseUsing overhead travelling cranes and forklift trucksQualifications obtained Level 2 Nuclear Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship (ST0290)Health Physics Monitoring in the Nuclear Industry (Theory) Level 2Level 2 NVQ in Radiation ProtectionIOSH Working SafelyPerson Specification In order to apply for the role, we are looking for the following: Essential: Achieved or predicted to achieve 2 GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)Interest in radiation safetyAble to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary teamExperience of using Microsoft Office; including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPointInterest in and enthusiasm for scienceDesirable: Proactive attitudeAble to undertake calculationsUnderstand the need for document controlImportant Information 1.
To complete the apprenticeship, you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
For those sitting their GSCEs in Summer 2025, we would need evidence of your predicted grades.
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When applying for an apprenticeship, there is a set residency eligibility criteria that must be met by the applicant.
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The training provider will also ask you to complete an initial assessment during the application process.
We will be in touch after the closing date, however, please reach out on ****** if you have any questions.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role.
Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role.
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