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Supervisor - Monitoring team

Typical job description:

The Monitoring Supervisor is responsible for a team checking either area/surface/volume radiation levels or radioactive contamination in the workplace or the environment. Working for a Health Physicist or Environmental Scientist the Supervisor leads the team in determining radioactivity and contamination and in ensuring ALARP working conditions and  a clean environment.

Key Processes:

The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:

  • Defining good practice in radiation and contamination areas
  • Supervising use of Health physics/Radiation monitoring equipment
  • Training and assessing performance of the team members
  • Ensuring area controls are in place and maintained
  • Liaison with Health Physics, Production and maintenance functions
  • Setting emergency training and evacuation procedures

Entry Level:

- C&G stage 1 and/or 2 in Radiation Safety Protection
- NVQ level 2 in Radiation Protection.
- 2 years experience as a Monitor or technician

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Industry Standard:

- C&G stage 2 in Radiation Safety Protection
- NVQ level 3 in Radiation Protection
- ILM Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading

Competencies:

  • Leadership, ability to coach others
  • Leading by example
  • Excellent monitoring skills
  • Setting clear performance expectations and holding people accountable
  • Team working and flexibility
  • Ability to understand and interpret procedures
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Classified Person on the national register of Radiation Classified Workers

Knowledge needed for the role:

  • Radiation safety, Personal Dosimetry and Personal Protective Equipment
  • Understanding of human physiology of breathing, ingestion and the skin
  • Understanding of distribution mechanisms for contamination
  • Health & Safety Legislation, Ionising Radiation Regulations
  • Plant safety & operating procedures
  • Planning ability
  • Continuous Improvement techniques

Pay and conditions:

Salaries commence at £22,000 rising to £30,000 per year depending on qualifications and additional skills.

Between 35 and 40 hours per week. Monitoring teams often work shifts and overtime and might be called out in emergency situations. Extra payment is made for shift work and overtime.

The industry has an excellent safety record and culture.

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