Radiological Protection / Health Physics Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Radiological Protection / Health Physics Specialist in the Nuclear Control Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to support the commissioning, management and operation of our new alpha radionuclide research facility and will lead on enabling the smooth implementation of radiological protection compliance. You will report directly to the Nuclear Laboratory Control Manager (NLCM) collaborating with other team members with expertise in Safety, Environmental, Security, Programme Coordination, and with the associated Academic and Technical teams within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Radiological Safety
• Monitoring and Maintenance
• Emergency response

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge and experience in managing dose monitoring, sampling and contamination monitoring, contamination containment systems, and developing radiological risk assessments.
• A degree (or equivalent) or relevant suitable experience.
• Experience in radiological protection roles (e.g. RPS, radiation monitor, health physics surveyor).
• In depth knowledge of the IRR17 and relevant legislation.

Desirable Criteria:

• Direct experience working with glovebox operations, decontamination, and ingestion/inhalation hazards.
• Technical qualification in Radiation Protection.
• Experienced in radionuclide laboratories.
• Ability to make judgement decisions across a broad range of technical disciplines.
• We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our Benefits include:

• Very generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure
• EV car scheme available

for more info, please see University of Manchester Benefits

Flexible and Hybrid working

Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications; appointments are based on merit.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Sunit Patel

Email Address: sunit.patel@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical and job portal support

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.