Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Valid UK driving licence and Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Other
Ability to travel between sites and work safely within MRI environments.
- Other
Ability to use specialist equipment and undertake prolonged VDU work.
- Experience
Experience of MRI computing, imaging informatics and scientific software development within healthcare or research environments.
- Experience
Experience of developing and implementing computational methods, digital workflows and Python-based software solutions.
- Experience
Experience of applying information governance, cybersecurity and quality-management principles.
- Experience
Experience of research, service development and supervision of staff, trainees or students.
- Aptitude and abilities
Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours.
- Aptitude and abilities
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Aptitude and abilities
Ability to develop innovative computational solutions and produce high-quality scientific documentation.
- Aptitude and abilities
Ability to work independently, supervise others and manage competing priorities.
- Aptitude and abilities
Commitment to MRI safety, information governance, cybersecurity.
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Honours degree and MSc in a relevant computing, scientific or engineering discipline.
- Qualifications & Knowledge
HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Clinical Scientific Computing, MRI computing, imaging informatics, software development, digital safety and healthcare data standards.
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Knowledge of relevant legislation, governance, quality systems, software lifecycle methodologies and scientific programming (including Python).
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Experience of MRI computing, scientific software development and digital innovation within healthcare or research environments.
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience leading research projects or securing grant funding.
- Experience
Experience developing advanced MRI algorithms, AI applications or pulse-sequence software.
- Experience
Experience of MATLAB, SQL or vendor development environments (e.g. IDEA/ICE, EPIC).
- Experience
Experience contributing to national or international professional groups.
- Experience
Experience of MRI scanner operation and QA data acquisition.
- Aptitude and abilities
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Corporate membership of IPEM, BCS or equivalent professional body.
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Teaching qualification (e.g. FHEA).
- Qualifications & Knowledge
PhD or equivalent research experience.
- Qualifications & Knowledge
MRI scanner, pulse-sequence, MATLAB or advanced MRI algorithm development experience.
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Experience leading research projects, securing funding or contributing to national professional groups.
Job overview
Candidates are expected to possess: - Clinical Scientist registration
However, if all other essential criteria are met, the candidate will be considered for appointment via Annex 21. In such a case, the candidate will be required to achieve this requirement within three years of appointment.
Applicants appointed under Annex 21 arrangements will undertake a structured training programme and will receive 65% of the (top of) Band 8A salary in Year 1, 70% in Year 2 and 75% in Year 3. Progression to the full Band 8A post and salary will be subject to successful completion of the required competencies, qualifications and training requirements.
The MRI Physics Service is the dedicated MRI Physics service in Wales, providing specialist scientific support across Wales. We support MRI safety, quality assurance, research, innovation and clinical service development.We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist specialising in Clinical Scientific Computing to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to help develop a dedicated MRI scientific computing service in Wales, working at the interface of healthcare science, AI, imaging informatics and advanced MRI technologies.
Main duties of the job
As a Principal Clinical Computer Scientist (MRI), you will provide expertise in MRI computing, AI, imaging informatics, and clinical software. Working within the MRI Physics Service, you will support MRI services across Wales through development of computational tools, quantitative MRI methods, image reconstruction pipelines, automation technologies and advanced data workflows, with focus areas depending on your expertise.
The role will support MRI services across multiple NHS Wales organisations and partner institutions, contributing to nationally coordinated service development and innovation.
You will lead projects, working closely with MRI physicists, radiographers, clinicians, Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), Health Board digital services and academic collaborators.
The role offers a rare opportunity to combine clinical service delivery, research, software engineering and healthcare innovation. You will contribute to the translation of computational technologies from research into clinical practice and help shape the future of MRI computing and artificial intelligence within NHS Wales.
We have strong links with Swansea University and a wide network of NHS, academic and industry collaborators, providing excellent opportunities for research and innovation.
Opportunities exist to contribute to grant-funded research programmes, supervise students, publish scientific work and develop an academic portfolio alongside clinical responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Principal Clinical Computer Scientist (MRI) with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £58379.00 to £65723.00. The contract type is Permanent: Annex 21. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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