MR Physicist | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Truro is seeking a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist specializing in MR physics. The role focuses on providing MR physics support, including safety advice, protocol optimization, and equipment quality assurance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a desire to develop other service areas.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist specializing in MR physics.
• Experience in MR safety advice and quality assurance.
• Involvement in scientific computing or non-ionising services accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Support MR physics at RCHT and MR safety for patients and staff.
• Optimize clinical protocols and sequences.
• Assist with MR equipment procurement exercises.

Skills

MR physics

Clinical safety advice

Quality assurance

Scientific computing

Education

HCPC registration

Recognised MR Safety Expert qualification

Job description

Eligibility

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply: Cornwall Foundation Trust; Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist specialising in MR physics to join the expanding Clinical and Radiation Physics department based at The Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. The post is suitable for a recognised MR Safety Expert or someone working towards recognition. Whilst the role is primarily aimed at providing MR physics support, there will be an expectation and opportunity for involvement and development of other areas of service dependent on the applicant’s interests and experience, for example other non-ionising related services and/or scientific computing.

Responsibilities

The main purpose of this role is to support all aspects of MR physics at RCHT. Working closely with the MR Imaging team, this role will support MR safety advice for patients, staff and the Trust; optimisation of clinical protocols and sequences; quality assurance of MRI equipment and assisting with MR related procurement exercises.

About the Trust

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation. It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities.

Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Additional information

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025