Job summary
We offer an exciting opportunity for a specialist in MRI Physics for neuro-applications to support, and lead innovation within our nationally leading Neuroradiology imaging service.
Current facilities include our Siemens Vida (x2), Prisma and Skyra 3T systems, and a 1.5T Aera, including a neurosurgical intra-operative MRI suite. We are preparing to open a new neuroimaging facility in our Gray's Inn Road Neuroscience development, that will include 4 Siemens Cima.X systems and an additional Vida. We also provide MRI physics support to the 3T GE scanners at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy MRI Unit, and the Queen Square Imaging Centre.
We seek someone with enthusiasm for clinically applying advanced neuroimaging methods to benefit our patients, today as they attend our specialist hospital, and in the future through service innovation.
There will be opportunity to participate in research in collaboration with the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and the UCL Hawkes Institute, translating medical imaging innovations into neuroradiology practice for diagnosis and treatment-guidance. An honorary academic appointment with University College London may be available for a suitably qualified applicant.
With a relevant PhD, or significant postgraduate experience, you will be an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist. Experience in neurosurgical guidance systems, advanced MR methods (fMRI/DTI and/or MRS), and neuroimaging research is highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
o Working as a member of our group proving MRI Physics support to the specialist neuro-MRI service at the National Hospital for Neurology, you will provide services including expert MRI safety advice, technical optimisation of advanced MRI and MRS protocols, advanced MRI examinations for neurosurgical guidance, and imaging-based translational research and development activities.o You will join our team providing MRI physics scientific support to the Department's intra-operative MRI service, including ad hoc scientific leadership and technical troubleshooting to enable the successful completion of neurosurgical procedureso The post-holder will play a lead role in technical protocol set-up and harmonisation between our existing MRI scanners, and the 5 new Siemens MRI systems to be installed in our new Gray's Inn Road facility in 2026o A key responsibility will be coordinating and delivering MRI physics support to the GE Discovery MR750 3T scanner at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy MRI Unit, in Buckinghamshireo Supporting and participating in research and teaching will be important aspects of your role
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics, Computer Science or STP Medical Physics/Bioinformatics (Physical Sciences) or relevant equivalent subject.
- Health and Care Professions Council registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of magnetic resonance physics, fMRI/DTI and MRS data analysis methods and clinical applications
- Understanding of relevant UK MHRA MR Safety guidelines sufficient to provide guidance in the safe use of MRI.
Desirable
- A relevant research degree (Ph.D.), or 4 years equivalent postgraduate experience in MRI Physics
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing expert MRI physics support in a critical clinical environment, including technical troubleshooting on your own initiative to ensure clinical outcomes
- Experience of proving expert advice on physical MRI safety in a clinical context
- Experience of independently operating and configuring contemporary MRI systems
Desirable
- Experience of image upload, and image fusion using a neuronavigation system such as Brainlab
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Programming skills in at least one mainstream scientific programming language, such as Matlab, python or C/C++.
- Ability to create and deliver scientific presentations
- Ability to perform scientific statistical data analysis
- Has significant personal drive and direction, and the ability to work with a large degree of autonomy.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a wide range of audiences
- Ability to write scientific reports to a professional standard
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience in supervising the work of students, trainees or other staff
- Experience in delivering professional training to other staff groups
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Availability to work on site when required at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery central London sites, and at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy MRI Unit, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.
- The post holder will be required to work occasionally in a strong (3T) magnetic field: thus, they must not be fitted with non-MRI conditional active medical implants or have any other contraindicated implants or conditions.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics, Computer Science or STP Medical Physics/Bioinformatics (Physical Sciences) or relevant equivalent subject.
- Health and Care Professions Council registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of magnetic resonance physics, fMRI/DTI and MRS data analysis methods and clinical applications
- Understanding of relevant UK MHRA MR Safety guidelines sufficient to provide guidance in the safe use of MRI.
Desirable
- A relevant research degree (Ph.D.), or 4 years equivalent postgraduate experience in MRI Physics
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing expert MRI physics support in a critical clinical environment, including technical troubleshooting on your own initiative to ensure clinical outcomes
- Experience of proving expert advice on physical MRI safety in a clinical context
- Experience of independently operating and configuring contemporary MRI systems
Desirable
- Experience of image upload, and image fusion using a neuronavigation system such as Brainlab
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Programming skills in at least one mainstream scientific programming language, such as Matlab, python or C/C++.
- Ability to create and deliver scientific presentations
- Ability to perform scientific statistical data analysis
- Has significant personal drive and direction, and the ability to work with a large degree of autonomy.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a wide range of audiences
- Ability to write scientific reports to a professional standard
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience in supervising the work of students, trainees or other staff
- Experience in delivering professional training to other staff groups
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Availability to work on site when required at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery central London sites, and at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy MRI Unit, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.
- The post holder will be required to work occasionally in a strong (3T) magnetic field: thus, they must not be fitted with non-MRI conditional active medical implants or have any other contraindicated implants or conditions.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
