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Radiation protection and health physics jobs in Cumbria

Every licensed nuclear operation depends on radiological control. These vacancies cover health physics monitoring, RPS and RPA appointments, dosimetry, contamination control, criticality safety and radiological assessment — from monitor entry routes through to chartered specialists.

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What these roles cover

  • — Health physics monitoring and survey work
  • — RPS appointments and RPA support
  • — Dosimetry, dose assessment and ALARP demonstration
  • — Contamination control and decontamination oversight
  • — Criticality safety and shielding assessment

Who recruits for them

  • — Sellafield Ltd
  • — Nuclear Waste Services
  • — Nuvia
  • — Cavendish Nuclear
  • — Westlakes-based consultancies
How to break into nuclear & defence engineering

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Common questions

How do I become a health physics monitor?

Entry usually needs a science-based Level 3 qualification or equivalent site experience; employers then train you through their own radiological monitoring scheme. It is one of the most reliable entry routes into licensed nuclear site work in West Cumbria.

What does an RPA role require?

RPA certification under the Ionising Radiations Regulations, normally alongside a physics or radiation-related degree and several years of applied radiological experience. RPS roles are site appointments requiring less formal certification but strong operational competence.

Is shift work involved?

Many monitoring roles run shift or on-call patterns to cover continuous operations, with allowances on top of base salary.

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