Rolls-Royce
Trainee Health Physicist - Submarines
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Trainee Health Physicist - Submarines
Full Time
Derby
We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Health Physicist to join the Safety, Security and Licensee Authority in Rolls-Royce Submarines based in Derby.
Why Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
What you will be doing:
- Completion of our internal training scheme ‘Nuclear Radiological Professionals’, including completion of external courses and internal placements and assignment work.
- Supporting the Radiation Protection function for Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd, including work such as:
- Developing and reviewing company policy and framework arrangements covering health physics, radiation protection, dosimetry and radioactive waste management.
- Delivering an independent programme of assurance activities against the requirements of Licence Conditions, IRR17, EPR and REPPIR, including travel to locations around the UK.
- Providing advice and guidance to business units within Rolls-Royce to ensure that the risks associated with ionising radiation and radioactive waste are being appropriately controlled and managed.
- Supporting the site Emergency Arrangements as an on-call Health Physics Advisor and a RADSAFE responder on a duty roster.
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Position Qualifications:
- Degree level or equivalent qualification and experience in appropriate discipline (i.e. Science, Engineering, HSE, etc.) or demonstrable experience.
- Desirable:
- Specialist training in radiation protection, such as UKHSA RPTS or Defence Academy NRPC.
- Experience of working on operational radiological sites, ideally with experience of Nuclear Licensed Sites.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
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Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade 6-8
Please contact paul.gargett@rolls-royce.com for further information
Job Category
HS & E
Posting Date
28 Aug 2026; 00:08
Posting End Date
04 Sept 2026
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