Job summary
Exciting opportunity for a Magnetic Resonance Physicist in London!
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated physicist who wants to join a dynamic and growing team? Are you passionate about advancing medical imaging and making a difference in healthcare? Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are looking to recruit a band 7 MR physicist to contribute to a broad range of clinical services, groundbreaking research activities and commissioning of innovative technologies. We provide a wide range of support to our Trust and other organisations as well as benefitting from strong links with Imperial College London.
This post would be a great opportunity for an MR researcher with healthcare experience to move into a clinical post, or for a final year trainee clinical scientist or current clinical scientist looking for an exciting environment in which to further develop their skills.
Apply now to be part of our exciting team and help shape the future of imaging in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
- This post provides support for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) in the Trust and for external Service Level Agreement (SLA) customers. This is carried out for the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU) which is part of the Imaging Department of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT), on Trust sites as well as those covered in our SLAs. Trust sites include Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary's Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centres.
- The post holder will be a healthcare scientist in MR with the ability to provide scientific and technical expertise.
- The role will include clinical development, research, teaching and training, quality assurance, trouble-shooting and MR safety work on a range of manufacturer's equipment and with whole body applications
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in application of MR physics in a clinical environment
- Experience in MR quality assurance
Desirable
- Teaching at postgraduate level
- Previous involvement in research and development activities
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Competence in understanding and application of MR physics and safety
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations, recommendations and guidelines
- Self-motivated/ability for problem solving and decision making
- Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel
Desirable
- Statistical analysis techniques
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 in an undergraduate honours degree, or an integrated master's degree with a high level of physics
- Relevant MSc or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or ability to achieve within a reasonable timescale
Desirable
- Successful completion of Scientist Training Programme in Medical Physics, or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in application of MR physics in a clinical environment
- Experience in MR quality assurance
Desirable
- Teaching at postgraduate level
- Previous involvement in research and development activities
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Competence in understanding and application of MR physics and safety
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations, recommendations and guidelines
- Self-motivated/ability for problem solving and decision making
- Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel
Desirable
- Statistical analysis techniques
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 in an undergraduate honours degree, or an integrated master's degree with a high level of physics
- Relevant MSc or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or ability to achieve within a reasonable timescale
Desirable
- Successful completion of Scientist Training Programme in Medical Physics, or equivalent
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
