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The Society for Radiological Protection is the leading UK society and registered charity which aims to promote learning and skills in the area of radiation protection, to improve education and establish and maintain professional standards in the field. It is the largest society of its kind in Europe, and second largest in the world.
Contents
- History
- Chartered Status
- Rising Generations Group
- Partner Societies
- Past Presidents
- Honorary Fellows from 1999
- References
In 1998 the SRP was affiliated to IRPA, the International Radiation Protection Association, as the UK Associate Society.
The society jointly publishes the Journal of Radiological Protection. The current president is Pete Cole.
History
Originally the UK branch of the US Health Physics Society, The Society for Radiological Protection was founded in 1963. The society was renamed as The Society for Radiological Protection when the formal connection with the Health Physics Society was dissolved two years later. The later part of the decade saw the adoption of a constitution and the first awards of Honorary Fellowships. The society started issuing the Certificate of Professional Competence in Operational Health Physics in 1979. This was later transferred to a separate legal entity: RPA2000.
The Journal of Radiological Protection was started in 1981, and is currently published by Institute of Physics Publishing. In 1996, the society developed the first NVQ standards in radiation protection, which were accredited in April 1997.
In 2000, the society set up RPA2000 with The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine; the Institute of Radiation Protection and the Association of University Radiation Protection Officers. RPA2000 is the sole certifier of competence in radiation protection practice. The Society for Radiological Protection is the major stakeholder in RPA2000.
The society received its royal charter in 2007, and in 2008 registered as charity number 1122804.
Chartered Status
The Society of Radiological Protection was granted a Royal Charter in 2007. This formally recognised radiation protection as a profession and allowed the creation of the title Chartered Radiation Protection Professional, with suitably qualified members being entitled to use the post-nominal letters CRadP.
Rising Generations Group
Set up in early 2010 to promote less experienced radiation protection professionals in the Society, and to focus on the needs of newer members. The aim of the group is to help members develop their careers in the field of radiation protection. It is open to any member of the society who would be interested in establishing or progressing their career. The group is currently looking for a representative from the medical sector to join.
Partner Societies
The Society for Radiological Protection is partnered with: