Nuclear Restoration Services
Health Physicist
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NRS Dounreay
NRS Dounreay is a nuclear decommissioning site focused on safely reducing hazards and restoring the environment. This role provides radiation protection advice to ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, supporting site projects with timely guidance under the direction of the site Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA).
Join Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) at Dounreay and play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and world-class radiological protection.
We are looking for a Health Physicist to support the ongoing mission of site decommissioning and environmental restoration, ensuring the highest standards of radiation protection and safety are maintained.
The Role
As a Health Physicist at Dounreay, you will provide expert radiation protection advice and support across site operations and projects. You will contribute to the maintenance of robust Health Physics standards while playing a key role in audit, compliance, training, and emergency preparedness. It is anticipated that a significant proportion of your work time will be based on the NRS Dounreay Site.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of Health Physics standards
- Support and assist with the site audit programme, including local audits and inspections to ensure compliance with IRRs and Dounreay management systems
- Provide radiological protection advice and guidance to staff and project teams
- Assist in the implementation and delivery of radiation protection procedures, standards, and instructions
- Support the development of site emergency procedures and contingency arrangements
- Deliver specialist radiation protection training
- Assist with Health Physics Surveyor competence assessments
- Support the implementation of emerging radiological protection topics as directed by the Radiation Protection Manager (RPM)
- Participate in emergency arrangements and be a member of the out of hours on-call emergency rota, providing support when required.
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About You
- Degree in Science/Engineering (or equivalent - such as NVQ Radiation Protection specific professional qualifications and/or professional registration including Incorporated Radiation Protection Professional (IRadP) and Chartered Radiation Protection Professional (CRadP)) with relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of radiological protection, IRRs, and compliance frameworks
- Ability to analyse data and deliver clear technical reports and advice
- Effective communicator able to influence behaviours and deliver training
- Self-motivated team player with audit/inspection experience and ability to work independently in line with Zero Harm principles
- Post specific capability analysis assessment attached
Why Join NRS Dounreay?
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- Be part of a nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programme
- Work within a highly skilled and supportive team
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression
- Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options
We are looking to hold interviews week commencing 3rd August 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.
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Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.
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