Main area Physics Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term (until 29-Aug-2026 Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-SB661 Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Sutton Town Sutton Salary £51,883 - £58,544 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/07/:59 Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical physicist to join the Radiotherapy Physics group at band 7 at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden Hospital, on a fixed term appointment until August 2026. Extensions are possible but cannot be guaranteed at this time. An appointment may be made at a lower band for a less qualified candidate. As part of the physics team, you will support all radiotherapy work at a specialist centre. Treatment planning is performed using the RayStation treatment planning system, with most treatment sites planned using a VMAT technique. We have established workflows for adaptive radiotherapy (both online adaptive and plan of the day), 4DCT, and breathhold techniques. Multimodality imaging (CT, PET-CT, MR) is used for planning of several treatment sites. Recent clinical development work has included developing planning and quality control techniques for helical delivery on our new Radixact units. The Radiotherapy Department in Sutton has 5 Elekta linacs, an Elekta Unity MR-Linac, a Cyberknife S7, two Accuray Radixacts and an XStrahl superficial unit. The radiotherapy physics group consists of 40 physicists, dosimetrists and engineers and forms a substantial part of the Royal Marsden/Institute of Cancer Research Joint Department of Physics, through which we have many active research collaborations, most notably on the MR-linac which was the first in the UK to treat patients. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist support to all aspects of the clinical, scientific and technical Radiotherapy Physics Service to Radiotherapy. The post holder has particular clinical and scientific responsibilities for day-to-day essential complex treatment planning and checking and performing Quality Assurance and dosimetry and analysing results. Responsible for ensuring radiographers and trainee clinical scientists are supervised and assisted in their training and to act as their mentor. Supervise and assign junior staff and participate on clinical duties as outlined in the activities of the Radiotherapy Physics Group on a day-to-day basis as indicted by the duty rota. Work closely with the Principal Physicist in all areas. Working for our organisation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: Participate in the commissioning of new radiotherapy treatment equipment, including the preparation and checking of complex beam data for treatment planning systems. Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements in patients. Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in treatment planning. Replan patient treatments where required, following a treatment error or changes in patient shape. Use judgement to analyse and determine the most appropriate compensation method. Calculate the compensation required and subsequent patient dose. Carry out manual dose calculations. Check and approve routine and complex treatment plans, dose calculations and templates produced by other members of staff. Person specification Scientific Grades Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject MSc in radiation Physics (or equivalent) PhD in relevant subject or equivalent specialised scientific knowledge IPEM Diploma or equivalent in Medical Physics or Medical Engineering. Registration Close to achieving or HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist Scientific/Technical/Specialist Basic knowledge across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Practical experience in clinical radiotherapy treatment planning and in the use of dosimetry equipment in radiotherapy Specialist training on and practical experience with a range of radiotherapy treatment & simulation/scanning equipment, including clinical applications. IT Able to use Excel, Word, etc.to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information Able to set up and manage the acquisition, structure and networking of information, including image transfer formats Experience in programming (e.g. in one or more of Python, C++, JAVA, R, MATLAB) Communication Able to communicate highly complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences and write up scientific material for publication The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Main area Physics Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term (until 29-Aug-2026 Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-SB661 Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Sutton Town Sutton Salary £51,883 - £58,544 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/07/:59 Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical physicist to join the Radiotherapy Physics group at band 7 at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden Hospital, on a fixed term appointment until August 2026. Extensions are possible but cannot be guaranteed at this time. An appointment may be made at a lower band for a less qualified candidate. As part of the physics team, you will support all radiotherapy work at a specialist centre. Treatment planning is performed using the RayStation treatment planning system, with most treatment sites planned using a VMAT technique. We have established workflows for adaptive radiotherapy (both online adaptive and plan of the day), 4DCT, and breathhold techniques. Multimodality imaging (CT, PET-CT, MR) is used for planning of several treatment sites. Recent clinical development work has included developing planning and quality control techniques for helical delivery on our new Radixact units. The Radiotherapy Department in Sutton has 5 Elekta linacs, an Elekta Unity MR-Linac, a Cyberknife S7, two Accuray Radixacts and an XStrahl superficial unit. The radiotherapy physics group consists of 40 physicists, dosimetrists and engineers and forms a substantial part of the Royal Marsden/Institute of Cancer Research Joint Department of Physics, through which we have many active research collaborations, most notably on the MR-linac which was the first in the UK to treat patients. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist support to all aspects of the clinical, scientific and technical Radiotherapy Physics Service to Radiotherapy. The post holder has particular clinical and scientific responsibilities for day-to-day essential complex treatment planning and checking and performing Quality Assurance and dosimetry and analysing results. Responsible for ensuring radiographers and trainee clinical scientists are supervised and assisted in their training and to act as their mentor. Supervise and assign junior staff and participate on clinical duties as outlined in the activities of the Radiotherapy Physics Group on a day-to-day basis as indicted by the duty rota. Work closely with the Principal Physicist in all areas. Working for our organisation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: Participate in the commissioning of new radiotherapy treatment equipment, including the preparation and checking of complex beam data for treatment planning systems. Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements in patients. Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in treatment planning. Replan patient treatments where required, following a treatment error or changes in patient shape. Use judgement to analyse and determine the most appropriate compensation method. Calculate the compensation required and subsequent patient dose. Carry out manual dose calculations. Check and approve routine and complex treatment plans, dose calculations and templates produced by other members of staff. Person specification Scientific Grades Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject MSc in radiation Physics (or equivalent) PhD in relevant subject or equivalent specialised scientific knowledge IPEM Diploma or equivalent in Medical Physics or Medical Engineering. Registration Close to achieving or HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist Scientific/Technical/Specialist Basic knowledge across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Practical experience in clinical radiotherapy treatment planning and in the use of dosimetry equipment in radiotherapy Specialist training on and practical experience with a range of radiotherapy treatment & simulation/scanning equipment, including clinical applications. IT Able to use Excel, Word, etc.to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information Able to set up and manage the acquisition, structure and networking of information, including image transfer formats Experience in programming (e.g. in one or more of Python, C++, JAVA, R, MATLAB) Communication Able to communicate highly complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences and write up scientific material for publication The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 10, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 10, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Conducting radiological safety assessments Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics Developing and deploying radiation detection systems Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.) Desirable: Experience of submarine enterprise Change Management experience Good technical written and verbal communication Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radiation Physics & Shielding team: Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Description for Radiation Protection Advisor: There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible. To provide radiological protection advice, championing and fostering an environment for change and adoption of industry radiological protection best practices. Maximising independently recognised RP knowledge and experience (e.g., CRadP, RPA) to influence and guide a broad range of stakeholders on adoption of proportionate radiological protection practices that support the growth of the NNL Preston Facility. Promulgation of guidance on a diverse range of operational activities and broad spectrum of radiological fingerprints in regard to existing laboratory research & development activities, plant scale processing, decommissioning and facility modifications and introduction of new operational activities. Acting as intelligent customer on Licensee arrangements on behalf of NNL as the tenant organisation which will require engagement with the SFL radiation protection professionals. Collaborating and working with a broad range of internal subject matter experts, such as design, nuclear safety assessors and technical specialists in ensuring the facility radiological risks are managed to ALARP. Main Responsibilities Main Responsibilities for Radiation Protection Advisor: Provision of competent guidance and advice on radiological safety to ensure legislative compliance and adoption of industry best practice. Championing the development and implementation of improvements to radiation protection systems, processes and infrastructure. Preparation, review and approval of radiological protection and facility process documentation, e.g. operating instructions, risk assessments, compliance statements, plant modification proposals, ALARP assessments. Technical guidance and consideration of suitability of selection and calibrations of RPI / sources / monitoring systems in support of the dynamically changing operational activities. Enable RP responsibility cascade through partnering and delegating RP authorities to compliance team members and RPS's via coaching, mentoring and underpinning with system and process implementation and formation of RP work groups. Preparation and delivery of radiological protection training, coaching and mentoring to a broad range of internal stakeholders. Maintain knowledge of radiological best practices and maintain currency of UK legislation on RP matters and ensure timely organisational alignment with changes. Assurance and oversight activities supporting the facility in maintaining a sound safety posture and ensure arrangements are in place to capture radiological performance and review (operational doses, contamination levels, plant practices etc). Reporting of performance to the facility management team and safety committee via metrics and reports, setting and advising on required improvement activities. Provision of input and advice in the event of incidents or accidents involving radioactive materials. Ideal Candidate Essential Criteria for Radiation Protection Advisor: RPA 2000 certificate of competence, accredited Health physicist or experience of being a senior Health Physicist (close to RPA submission or part of corporate RPA) within the Nuclear Industry. Demonstrable experience in taking on responsibility, can do attitude and using initiative to prioritise work effectively under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and re-prioritise to meet changing needs and project deadlines in a team environment. A through awareness of nuclear, conventional safety and security requirements applicable to their areas of responsibility. Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency). Desirable Criteria for Radiation Protection Advisor: Strong technical skills in considerations of diverse radiological fingerprints. RWA status or proven background in waste management strategies. Growth and continual improvement mindset with background in implementing change. Proven background in undertaking QP or supporting QP activities. Experience of interfacing with regulatory inspectors and auditors (e.g. ONR). Demonstrable knowledge of the Environmental Permitting Regulations. Demonstrable knowledge of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Demonstrable knowledge of the Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Public Information Regulations. General awareness of Safety Case implementation methodology.
Dec 03, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Radiation Protection Advisor: There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible. To provide radiological protection advice, championing and fostering an environment for change and adoption of industry radiological protection best practices. Maximising independently recognised RP knowledge and experience (e.g., CRadP, RPA) to influence and guide a broad range of stakeholders on adoption of proportionate radiological protection practices that support the growth of the NNL Preston Facility. Promulgation of guidance on a diverse range of operational activities and broad spectrum of radiological fingerprints in regard to existing laboratory research & development activities, plant scale processing, decommissioning and facility modifications and introduction of new operational activities. Acting as intelligent customer on Licensee arrangements on behalf of NNL as the tenant organisation which will require engagement with the SFL radiation protection professionals. Collaborating and working with a broad range of internal subject matter experts, such as design, nuclear safety assessors and technical specialists in ensuring the facility radiological risks are managed to ALARP. Main Responsibilities Main Responsibilities for Radiation Protection Advisor: Provision of competent guidance and advice on radiological safety to ensure legislative compliance and adoption of industry best practice. Championing the development and implementation of improvements to radiation protection systems, processes and infrastructure. Preparation, review and approval of radiological protection and facility process documentation, e.g. operating instructions, risk assessments, compliance statements, plant modification proposals, ALARP assessments. Technical guidance and consideration of suitability of selection and calibrations of RPI / sources / monitoring systems in support of the dynamically changing operational activities. Enable RP responsibility cascade through partnering and delegating RP authorities to compliance team members and RPS's via coaching, mentoring and underpinning with system and process implementation and formation of RP work groups. Preparation and delivery of radiological protection training, coaching and mentoring to a broad range of internal stakeholders. Maintain knowledge of radiological best practices and maintain currency of UK legislation on RP matters and ensure timely organisational alignment with changes. Assurance and oversight activities supporting the facility in maintaining a sound safety posture and ensure arrangements are in place to capture radiological performance and review (operational doses, contamination levels, plant practices etc). Reporting of performance to the facility management team and safety committee via metrics and reports, setting and advising on required improvement activities. Provision of input and advice in the event of incidents or accidents involving radioactive materials. Ideal Candidate Essential Criteria for Radiation Protection Advisor: RPA 2000 certificate of competence, accredited Health physicist or experience of being a senior Health Physicist (close to RPA submission or part of corporate RPA) within the Nuclear Industry. Demonstrable experience in taking on responsibility, can do attitude and using initiative to prioritise work effectively under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and re-prioritise to meet changing needs and project deadlines in a team environment. A through awareness of nuclear, conventional safety and security requirements applicable to their areas of responsibility. Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency). Desirable Criteria for Radiation Protection Advisor: Strong technical skills in considerations of diverse radiological fingerprints. RWA status or proven background in waste management strategies. Growth and continual improvement mindset with background in implementing change. Proven background in undertaking QP or supporting QP activities. Experience of interfacing with regulatory inspectors and auditors (e.g. ONR). Demonstrable knowledge of the Environmental Permitting Regulations. Demonstrable knowledge of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Demonstrable knowledge of the Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Public Information Regulations. General awareness of Safety Case implementation methodology.
