MRI and Ultrasound Physicist

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in the UK seeks an experienced MRI & Ultrasound Physicist to join its Radiology Physics team. The role requires HCPC registration and a minimum of 5 years' experience in hospital medical physics. You will provide scientific support in MRI and ultrasound, contributing to clinical services. The position is ideal for candidates seeking to enhance their career in a large healthcare trust.

Qualifications

• State Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC in Imaging with Non-ionising Radiation specialty.
• Minimum of 5 years hospital medical physics experience in MRI & Ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical support in MRI and ultrasound physics.
• Participate in delivery of clinical scientific services.

Skills

HCPC registration

MRI physics expertise

Ultrasound physics expertise

Education

Honours Degree in physics or closely relevant physical science

Relevant postgraduate MSc degree in medical physics

Completion of specialist Healthcare Scientist Training Programme in Imaging with Non-Ionising Radiation

Job description

Job summary

This post is within the Radiology Physics team at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). UHNM is one of the largest Trusts in the country. It is a teaching hospital in collaboration with Keele University, and is an Imaging Academy hub for the West Midlands. The main site is situated just 5 minutes from Junction 15 of the M6, providing transport links north, south and east, with access to the countryside of Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Peak District.

University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust

Medical Physics Department

MRI & Ultrasound Physicist

Band 8A

Main duties of the job

The Radiology Physics section of the Medical Physics department provides wide-ranging scientific and technical support to UHNM and to other Acute and community based Trusts across Staffordshire and Shropshire. We are seeking an experienced physicist to participate in delivery of our clinical scientific services in MRI and ultrasound physics. Candidates must be HCPC registered clinical scientists, with extensive expertise, and at least 5 years\' hospital based experience in both MRI physics and ultrasound physics.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are recognised for facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role. We offer development packages to help staff fulfil their potential and create a culture of inclusion, equal opportunities and respect. We ask all employees to commit to the values co-created with staff, patients and carers, which unite us as a Trust. We know investing in staff improves the quality of care we deliver.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Please note, sponsorship for this role cannot be provided due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• State Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC in Imaging with Non-ionising Radiation (MRI & Ultrasound) Specialty
• Honours Degree 1st or 2.1 in physics or a closely relevant physical science
• Relevant postgraduate MSc degree in medical physics
• Completion of specialist Healthcare Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Imaging with Non-Ionising Radiation (MRI & Ultrasound) physics

Desirable

• 1st class honours achieved in physics degree
• PhD in a medical science discipline
• IPEM MRSE certificate of competence

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years in hospital medical physics within imaging with Non-ionising radiations (MRI & Ultrasound) specialty (or 4 years as described - if also has successful additional PhD research in a medical science discipline)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the [employer site].

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see.

Additional information

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer\'s website