Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship (24-month)

A Health Physics Monitor provides radiological monitoring services at the workface within the nuclear industry to protect people, plant and the environment from the adverse effects of ionising radiation and contamination.

You will use specialist equipment to take measurements of radiation dose rates and contamination levels in a variety of situations, involving plant and personnel. You will interpret these measurements in order to provide radiological protection advice to facility operators.

This role is critical to ensuring safe operations in both normal and off normal situations, including emergencies.  The role requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in following instructions, recording and interpreting measurements.

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  • This two-year scheme includes standard office hours (07:30-15:40), with possible 12-hour day/night shifts and weekend work. PPE, including respirators and enclosed suits, is mandatory for radiological areas. You’ll work outdoors in various conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, and nuclear facilities. Training includes compiling evidence of learning, accredited certifications, and an independent assessment in your final six months to ensure capability as a Health Physics Monitor.

  • 1st and 2nd Year – Training will be delivered between our off-site training facility, Sellafield Skills Centre and the Sellafield site.

    • Level 2 ST0290 Nuclear Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship
    • Level 2 Certificate in Health Physics Monitoring in the Nuclear Industry (Theory).
    • Award in Nuclear Industry Awareness.
    • IOSH Working Safely.

    *Specific qualifications are subject to change and replaced with an equivalent

    • Minimum age of 18 by 8th September 2025 in-line with health and safety requirements.
    • Minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade 4 (Grade C) in Mathematics, English Language & 1 Science or Engineering subject.
    • Functional Skills Level 2 will also be considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C). Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.

    • Candidates will be required to achieve appropriate security and medical clearances; these will be instigated on receiving a conditional offer of employment.

  • Year 1* – £21,260

    Year 2* – £21,960

    *21 years plus – £26,413

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Health Physics Monitor Apprentice
Sum up what a health physics professional is in one sentence

Health physics provide radiological monitoring at work to protect the people, the plant, and the environment from the effects of radiation/contamination, recording their findings and responding accordingly.

Why did you choose the health physics scheme?

Sellafield offers a variety of apprenticeships to choose from and at first, I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do. After reading through all the schemes health physics interested me the most as I have an interest in science, and I wanted to learn more about the nuclear/atomic side of it.

What are your top three skills you have developed during the scheme?

My confidence, communication skills and problem-solving skills developed during the scheme and continue to do so.

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