Head of Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound Physics

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a senior Clinical Scientist to lead the Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound Physics Team at a leading NHS Trust in London. The role involves managing MRI and U/S Physics services, ensuring safety, and fostering innovation in clinical practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, advanced knowledge in MRI Physics, and a commitment to patient care. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with academic institutions and contribute to the development of cutting-edge clinical techniques.

Qualifications

• MR Safety Expert certification required.
• Experience in MRI Physics and line management.
• Proven experience in collaboration with healthcare leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound Physics team.
• Provide scientific and technical support for MRI and U/S systems.
• Initiate high-quality teaching and training for junior clinical scientists.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject

Relevant MSc or higher degree

PhD or equivalent experience in MRI

Job description

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Head of Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound Physics, London

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Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated senior Clinical Scientist to lead our Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound Physics Team. The successful candidate will be an experienced scientist, with previous experience of leading or supporting leading teams. We ae looking for a Scientist registered as an MRSE, with previous experience in U/S and interest in developing both MRI and U/S governance. We are committed to providing our patients with outstanding care and seek a clinical scientist who shares this vision.

The MRI and US team is a friendly and dedicated team who work hard to engage with Imaging throughout the organisation to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors to the Trust. The team are involved with all aspects of MRI equipment life cycle and developing support of U/S scanners (~400 items). There is a strong commitment to innovation, research and development and existing links with Queen Mary University, King’s College Hospital and other Academic Trusts in the London Region.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the post is to undertake the leadership of the Magnetic Resonance (MR) and Ultrasound (U/S) Physics team.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of MR and U/S Physics services to the Trust and the management of the associated staff.

Provision of scientific and technical support to all MRI and U/S systems within the Trust(St Bartholomew Hospital, Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross, Newham University Hospital and Mile End CDC) and any additional systems under external contract. Ensure the optimisation and safe clinical use of MRI system in several specialties, principally diagnostic imaging and oncology.

The postholder will lead scientific MRI and U/S research in the Trustl and undertake collaborative work with associated academic institutions. In collaboration with consultant medical practitioners and leading academics, undertake the implementation of innovative leading-edge clinical MR methods and U/S diagnostic techniques.

The postholder will initiate and provide high quality teaching and training of junior clinical scientists within the national training programs and support the training of Trust staff in the safe use of MRI systems.

The postholder will act as the lead MR Safety Expert (MRSE) to the Trust

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

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/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree
• MR Safety Expert
• PhD or equivalent experience in MRI

Experience

• Advanced experience in the field of MRI Physics
• Line management experience with a significant period of responsibility for scientific and/or technical staff
• Experience of supporting translating innovation in Clinical Protocols/Procedures
• Demonstrable evidence of understanding and experience of professional leadership.
• Proven experience of building and working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of using resources effectively in a challenged environment, budget management and development of business cases
• Experience of effective collaboration with leaders of other health and care disciplines
• Experience in providing U/S Physics Support

Knowledge

• In depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines in MRI and U/S Physics
• Highly advanced theoretical and practical expert knowledge of MRI Physics and extensive experience in the field of MRI This includes the knowledge required to act as lead MRSE in a complex Trust
• Highly specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for internal radiation dosimetry purposes
• Knowledge of U/S Physics and principles of Clinical U/S guidance
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error
• High Level of understanding of Risk Assessment and Risk Management processes and techniques with significant experience in carrying these out

Skills

• Strategic thinker and organiser with an ability to articulate a clear vision
• Able to prioritise and manage own work
• Able to employ a range of leadership styles to influence and negotiate effectively internally and externally
• Able to support building and leading teams and work effectively as part of a team
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
• Able to communicate complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups.
• Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
• Able to train groups of other professional staff
• Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations