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Principal Clinical Scientist (MRI Physics), Band 8a
This 12-month maternity cover position is an exciting opportunity for a talented clinical scientist to join the The MRI & US Physics team at Barts Health.
We support the Radiology MRI & US services, and are composed of four other full-time MR physicists, one US physicist and two specialist INIR STP trainees.
A key aspect of this role will be aiding the MRI physics team support Clinical Trials and other research projects, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own research interests. We collaborate with Institutes of the Barts Medical School and other QMUL departments.
Main duties of the job
Barts Radiology currently has 11 MRI scanners across five hospitals and the successful candidate will act as a site Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) and will support the clinical service in collaboration with senior members of the team. There will also be opportunities to cross cover for our Ultrasound Physicist.
This would be an excellent post for a candidate looking to broaden their experience in pursuit of MRSE accreditation, or to develop project management skills by contributing to MRI procurement and replacement projects.
Barts Clinical Physics takes an active role in the STP scheme and the post-holder will actively participate in the INIR training at Barts Health. Although an 8a post, we would be prepared to offer the post at Band 7 to a successful candidate with less experience
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to write advanced software
- Experience in delivery of teaching and professional training
- Post-graduate supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate, empathise and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels and backgrounds
Desirable
- Present complex scientific papers to international conferences
- Post-graduate supervision
- Experience of US QA and Sonography
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialism in Imaging with non-ionising radiation
- In-depth understanding of MRI physics and technology
- In-depth understanding of MRI Safety
- Higher programming language
- High Level of understanding of Risk Assessment and Risk Management processes and techniques with significant experience in carrying these out
Desirable
- Understanding of US Physics
Experience
Essential
- Advanced experience in the field of MRI Physics
- SOP / GISP writing
- Proven experience of building and working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Practical experience of in-vivo MRI scanning
Desirable
- Experience in providing U/S Physics Support
- Experience of supporting translating innovation in Clinical Protocols/Procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or will qualify in reasonable time frame)
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent experience in MRI or Ultrasound
- MR Safety Expert
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This advert is for Principal Clinical Scientist (MRI Physics) with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum inc. The contract type is 12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months). The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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