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Incorporated Radiation Protection Professional
For those who provide guidance on radiation protection measures and who manage or advise on applications of current or developing technology in the field of radiation protection.
Those professionals who hold the title IRadP will be able to demonstrate:
- Attainment of NVQ Level 4 in an appropriate radiation protection discipline, or equivalent radiation protection knowledge
- Application of specialist radiation protection knowledge and understanding to deliver projects or services with analysis and solution of radiation protection challenges
- Responsibility for technical tasks or supervision of others
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to professional values and continuous professional development
Successful applicants are entitled to use the Post Nominals IRadP.
You must demonstrate that you meet the Criteria for IRadP
| AApplication of Radiation Protection Knowledge and Understanding | |
| A1 | Use radiation protection, scientific, and technical principles to exploit and/or develop technologies to enhance or improve current practices and to meet legal compliance |
| A2 | Contribute to the radiation protection training and education of others, be it public or professional |
| A3 | Generation of radiation protection guidance, work permits or work instructions |
| BAnalysis and solution of radiation protection challenges | |
| B1 | Apply a logical and/or a creative approach to problem solving |
| B2 | Identify practical or managerial issues requiring solution, plan and then implement solution(s) |
| B3 | Evaluate solutions and advise on improvements |
| CPersonal Responsibility | |
| C1 | Work autonomously whilst recognising your own limits |
| C2 | Make effective use of all resources available (such as people, time, finance, radiation protection knowledge and experience) |
| C3 | Advising on safe working practices |
| C4 | Observe and promote organisational safety culture |
| DInterpersonal Skills | |
| D1 | Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and by written word, with others at all levels |
| D2 | Act independently or participate effectively within a team when carrying out tasks |
| D3 | Bring about continuous improvement through quality management |
| D4 | Exert appropriate influence to ensure appropriate radiological protection |
| EProfessional Practice | |
| E1 | Comply with all relevant Codes of Conduct |
| E2 | Undertake a self-motivated programme of continuous professional development |
| E3 | Demonstrate technical and managerial integrity in all professional matters |