Band 7 MRI Physicist / Clinical Scientist in MRI

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 18 November 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the MRI Physics Team at UHB NHS Foundation Trust, following recent expansion in the team. We are seeking to recruit a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, or someone in a position to achieve registration within a reasonable timeframe. However, candidates with less experience are also strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered for appointment as a trainee on Annex 21 to band 7. We have a strong track record of providing training to achieve HCPC registration via ACS Route 2 and encourage anyone interested in this route to apply.

Our team is part of RRPPS, who provide physics services within UHB and to a range of external providers primarily across the Midlands and South West. We provide MRI physics support for clinical and research activity on 16 "in house" scanners across the four UHB hospital sites, the Institute of Translation Medicine and Birmingham Womens and Childrens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, along with approx 30 MRI scanners for external providers. Current exciting developments include a dedicated paediatric intra-operative MR scanner and a radiotherapy planning MR scanner.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your interests and expertise in clinical MR physics within a friendly and supportive team, with active engagement encouraged with all appropriate regional and national networks. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements with several members of the team working part-time or term-time only.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the MRI Physics team to assist in providing a wide range of scientific and technical support for clinical MRI services within UHB and external customers of RRPPS, including:

- Assisting the MR Safety Expert (MRSE) in providing advice and support for scanning patients with implants and devices, conducting safety surveys of MRI facilities, reviewing and developing safety framework documentation for compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation.

- Performing routine Quality Assurance and Acceptance Testing of clinical MRI equipment including data acquisition, analysis and advanced applications.

- Participating in the training of various staff groups including trainee medical physicists, clinical technologists, radiographers and other imaging staff.

- Active participation in R&D projects aimed at improving clinical MRI services as agreed with the Lead MRI Physicist.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1086032YS

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Honours (first or second class) degree in physical science or equivalent
* Higher degree (MSc or equivalent) in medical physics or related field
* Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Clinical Scientist, or eligible to achieve this within a reasonable timescale

Experience

Essential

* Advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in MRI
* Understanding of the hazards and risks arising from the use of MRI in the clinical environment and how to mitigate them
* Knowledge and experience of techniques and equipment employed to measure the performance of MRI equipment
* Knowledge and experience of clinical applications of MRI
* Understanding of relevant national standards, guidelines and legislations relevant to MRI including MHRA, IEC, CEMFAW, Caldicott, GDPR, COSHH and Health & Safety at Work Act

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Honours (first or second class) degree in physical science or equivalent
* Higher degree (MSc or equivalent) in medical physics or related field
* Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Clinical Scientist, or eligible to achieve this within a reasonable timescale

Experience

Essential

* Advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in MRI
* Understanding of the hazards and risks arising from the use of MRI in the clinical environment and how to mitigate them
* Knowledge and experience of techniques and equipment employed to measure the performance of MRI equipment
* Knowledge and experience of clinical applications of MRI
* Understanding of relevant national standards, guidelines and legislations relevant to MRI including MHRA, IEC, CEMFAW, Caldicott, GDPR, COSHH and Health & Safety at Work Act

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).