Health Physics Monitor, Contract, Aldermaston

Our Client requires experienced Health Physics Monitor to work on a decommissioning project on the AWE Aldermaston site. The successful candidate will be required to use/wear RPE, (Respirators and PBAS (Pressurised Breathing Air Suits) following the appropriate training.

Role and Responsibilities
The Health Physics Monitor will:

• Perform Health Physics Surveys (radiation and contamination) and complete Health Physics Survey Reports.
• Use/wear RPE, (Respirators and PBAS (Pressurised Breathing Air Suits) following the appropriate training.
• Undertake decontamination monitoring of PBAS workers.
• Maintain a register of sources and record daily checks and defects
• Make daily use of air sampling equipment.
• Undertake function checking of Health Physics survey equipment and report any defects noted to Health Physics Supervisor.
• Provide Health Physics coverage of operations as directed by Health Physics Supervisors.
• Undertake Health Physics reassurance survey and clearance of items removed from and between controlled areas.
• Maintain stocks of Respiratory Protective Equipment/Personal Protection Equipment.
• Maintain local rules applicable to controlled areas, dresser and barrier duties, including the organisation with laundering of clothing.
• Undertake instruction to trainee surveyors maintaining best practice.
• Undertake radiological coaching of staff with whom they work.
• Ensure that a Daily Log is completed.
• Participate in Pre-job briefs and post job reviews.

Qualifications
City & Guilds stage 1 Radiological Protection or NVQ equivalent

Due to the nature of the position SC clearance is required