Monitoring and maintaining records of radiological and environmental conditions. Providing dosimetry service, preparing emergency plans, liaison with inspectorate and other bodies. This is sometimes possible Consultancy work as radiation protection adviser may be undertaken after significant experience. Training Requires specialist training. Career development Good career structure and interchange between major employers giving opportunity for responsibility and promotion.
Promotion can sometimes lead to general management roles.
The salary data was collected in Mar 99 Salaries may be highest in atomic weapons establishments and lower for public sector appointments. The extent of travel is highly dependent on position eg limited within the nuclear industry or hospital trusts and excessive with contractors or advisory bodies. May require call out to repair radiation incidents. Jobs are quite widely available Opportunities exist in most large towns and cities and in rural areas where major sites in the nuclear industry are located. Lifestyle implications Part-time work and career breaks are possible.