Magnetic Resonance Physicist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a motivated Band 7 MR Physicist to join their team. The role involves providing MR physics expertise and collaborating with clinical teams. Essential qualifications include a degree in physics and HCPC registration. This position is fixed-term for 12 months, starting November 2025, and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in application of MR physics in a clinical environment.
• Practical experience in MR systems, image acquisition and processing.
• Experience in MR quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide MR physics and safety expertise across 1.5T & 3T fleet.
• Collaborate with teams to keep services safe and cutting edge.
• Train future MRI physicists through the Scientist Training Programme.

Skills

Understanding of MR physics and safety

Knowledge of regulations and guidelines

Good computer skills (Word & Excel)

Computer programming (Matlab, Python)

Education

1st or 2:1 in undergraduate honours degree

Relevant MSc or equivalent

HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist

Job description

Overview

Job summary: We're looking for a motivated Band 7 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. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, with a start date of November 2025.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact: [e-mail]

Be part of a dynamic team, shaping the future of MRI.

Main duties

• 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 candidates, as well as those working towards these credentials.

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 and person specification

Job responsibilities and person specification outline the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience in application of MR physics in a clinical environment
• Practical experience in MR systems, image acquisition and image processing
• 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
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel
• Computer programming e.g Matlab, python

Desirable

• Statistical analysis techniques

Other 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.

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 .

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.

Employer details

Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address
Trustwide, London, W2 1NY