Job summary
We're looking for a motivated Senior MR Physicist to join our growing team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, delivering expert scientific, safety, and research support across acute hospitals, Community Diagnostic Centres and private providers.
In this role you will:
- Provide MR physics and safety expertise across a varied 1.5T & 3T fleet (Philips, Siemens, GE).
- Collaborate with radiographers, radiologists, clinicians, and industry partners to keep services safe and cutting edge.
- Train the next generation of MRI physicists through the Scientist Training Programme.
- Contribute to clinical service innovation and translational research.
- Develop your own areas of interest, with support for professional growth.
We welcome HCPC-registered and MRSE-qualified candidates, as well as those working towards these credentials. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact: rebecca.quest@nhs.net or mary.finnegan@nhs.net.
Be part of a dynamic team, shaping the future of MRI!
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. SLA sites are mostly within the south east with some further afield.
- 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.
- The post requires a highly specialist knowledge of the scientific, technical, and safety aspects of MRI/MRS and their clinical applications. The post holder must be able to act on their own initiative to develop scientific and technical solutions to meet the diverse requirements of a constantly evolving, specialist MR service.
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
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or equivalent
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist or ability to achieve within a reasonable timescale
Desirable
- 1st or 2nd class honours degree
- Successful completion of Scientist Training Programme in Medical Physics, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in application of MR physics in a clinical environment
- Specialist experience in MR systems, image acquisition and image processing
- Experience in giving responsible MR safety advice
- Practical experience on a range of MR equipment
Desirable
- Teaching at postgraduate level
- Previous involvement in research and development activities
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of regulations, recommendations and guidelines.
- Self-motivated/ability for problem solving and decision making
- Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel)
- Experience of computer programming e.g. Matlab, IDL, python.
Desirable
- Pulse sequence programming
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or equivalent
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist or ability to achieve within a reasonable timescale
Desirable
- 1st or 2nd class honours degree
- Successful completion of Scientist Training Programme in Medical Physics, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in application of MR physics in a clinical environment
- Specialist experience in MR systems, image acquisition and image processing
- Experience in giving responsible MR safety advice
- Practical experience on a range of MR equipment
Desirable
- Teaching at postgraduate level
- Previous involvement in research and development activities
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of regulations, recommendations and guidelines.
- Self-motivated/ability for problem solving and decision making
- Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel)
- Experience of computer programming e.g. Matlab, IDL, python.
Desirable
- Pulse sequence programming
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
