Company description

L2 Business Consulting Limited (http://www.l2businessconsulting.com/) is a small medium enterprise (SME) based in North Shields near Newcastle upon Tyne but operating across the entirety of the UK providing technical consultancy advice to the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors including oil/gas, manufacturing, waste, FMCG, veterinary and academic sectors. Our primary consultancy service is focused on radiation protection including appointment as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) to a large variety of clients in various industry sectors. L2 is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job description

With continued growth we are seeking to recruit a Graduate Health Physicist/Trainee Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA). The role will report to an experienced Senior Health Physicist/RPA who will act as mentor and provide on the job training and support, in addition, we will fund the externally provided and recognised formal postgraduate training needed. The post holder will be responsible for providing technical support to a range of clients including undertaking site inspection visits, producing technical reports, undertaking calculations, reviewing client documentation, producing procedures, reviewing the results of radiological surveys, reviewing personal dosimetry results, undertaking radiation risk assessments, undertaking predicted dose assessments and producing radiological design basis for new facilities.

As part of the training programme provided we will encourage, support and mentor the Graduate Health Physicist to gain professional recognition as a member of the Society of Radiological Protection (https://srp-uk.org/) and gain accreditation as a Radiation Protection Adviser via RPA2000 (http://www.rpa2000.org.uk/).

Alongside this you will also receive development and training to provide advice to clients on Environmental Permitting relating to sealed radioactive sources, unsealed radioactive sources and radioactive waste including making Radioactive Substances Activities (RSA) Environmental Permit applications for clients in the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors and supporting them developing suitable Environment Dose Assessments, BAT Cases and Management Arrangements. In addition you will development the required skills to provide consultancy advice to duty holders involved with the Transport of Radioactive Materials.

Qualifications and Requirements:

You will need a relevant science degree such as radiation protection, chemistry, physics, biology or environmental science.

You must have current permanent right to live and work in the UK (e.g. British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme).

The post holder must hold a full UK driving licence.

Experience of effectively working with a range of office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

The post holder will need to be able to apply for and obtain Security Clearance via the company to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

Personal Qualities of Post Holders:

· Motivation and enthusiasm

· Embrace the opportunity for learning for learning new skills

· Ability to work independently and also as part of a team

· Good time management and ability to work to deadlines

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to put forward cohesive arguments and influence people.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Do you hold a current full UK Driving Licence?
Do you currently have permanent right to live and work in the UK (e.g. British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme).

Education:

Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Reference ID: GHP/01/2025

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