The SRP and Future Collaborations with JHPS
Pete Bryant | SRP President Electp.bryant@liverpool.ac.uk

Registered Charity No: 112804
www.srp-uk.org

Who are the SRP?
• Biggest professional RP society in Europe. Second largest in the world.
• Formed 1963 - to “promote the science and art of radiation protection andallied fields for the public benefit”• Registered charity in England and Wales since 1973
• Members ~ 2200 worldwide (mainly UK)• Awarded its Royal Charter in 2007.
• The UK Associate Society of the International Radiation ProtectionAssociation (IRPA)• Supports RPA2000 - the UK Assessing Body for RPAs, RWAs, MPEs, LPAs andIRIS
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Strategic Plan 2018 / 2020Priorities
2018 / 22CoreStrategies

VisionMission

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Enabling
Strategies

Strategic Plan 2018 / 2020
• 3 Priorities
Membership, Professional Standards, PublicBenefit• 4 Core Strategies
Professional Designations, Respected Nationallyand Internationally, Effective Outreach,
Recognised Training Provider• 3 Enabling Strategies
Financially Resilient, Effective Organisational
Structure, Increased Membership
5The SRP and Future Collaborations with JHPSKey Activities• Programme of scientific meetings,international symposia, workshops andseminars.
• Publish internationally respected, peer
reviewed Journal of RadiologicalProtection.
• Public outreach• Training courses
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The SRP and Future Collaborations with JHPSKey Activities• Careers advice & support for young
professionals (mentors, YPA etc)
• Online discussion groups/forums• Guidance documents• Liaison with regulators and government• Interaction with ICRP, IAEA, IRPA etc.

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The SRP and Future Collaborations with JHPSExample Events• Annual Scientific Conference• 3-day event• Southport May 2018
• Estimated Over 300 delegates• Other events and 1-day meetings include (~ 6 pa):
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Event• Environmental Monitoring Training Course• Radioactive Source Security Training Course• Shielding Training
8The SRP and Future Collaborations with JHPSExample Public Engagement• STEM Big Bang Fair, March 2018
• 70,000 school students over 4 days
• New Scientist Live, September 2017
• 30,500 visitors over 4 days
• Manchester Careers Fair, October 2017
• 2,000 students and graduates over 2 days
• Revamped posters• SRP jokes “Why can’t you trust an atom?
Because they make up everything!”
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Grades of Membership
Corporate (Voting Grades)• Associate• Entry level Corporate Membership grade and is open to anyone working in or Training
for a role in Radiological Protection (and associated fields).

• Member• Early or mid-career professional level either as a graduate or as a mature applicant
with more experience.

• Fellow• Highest grade of membership of the Society. The candidate will need to demonstrate
substantial professional experience in a senior position involving radiation protection
and has made a significant impact on Radiation Protection Profession in their sector.

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Grades of Membership
Non-corporate (Non-voting Grades)• Affiliate• Open to those who are engaged in or have an interest in radiological protection, or
those whose admission would be of value (or otherwise desirable) to the society inpromoting or advancing any of its objectives and activities.
• This membership category is also appropriate for undergraduates who are studying acourse relevant to a future career in radiological protection or a related field.

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Radiation Protection Council• Independent but connected to SRP• New system for professional recognition• Chartered• Incorporated• Technical12

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Radiation Protection Council• Highlights• Better professional recognition for RP professionals• Opportunity to work with Partner Societies• Separation of professional and membership issues• Issues• Resources in developing scheme• Promoting to Employers

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The SRP and Future Collaborations with JHPSHow can the SRP and JHPS Collaborate?
• Opportunity to collaborate (via Knowledge Share and Workshops) in areas ofinterest:• Safety Culture• Communication of Risk to the Public• Professional Standards• Development of Younger Generations. etc.

• Participate in each others events such as Annual Conferences, Training
Courses. (Presenting Opportunities and Beneficial Rates to Attend).
• Facilitate access to each others Journals.
• Online discussion groups/forums between Sector Groups, or Younger
Generations.
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