MRI Principal Clinical Scientist | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a motivated Clinical Scientist to lead the MRI Physics Team. The role involves delivering exceptional clinical support, driving research activities, and mentoring new clinical scientists. You will significantly contribute to MRI safety and service quality while collaborating with clinical and academic professionals. This position offers the opportunity to influence advancements in MRI technology and education, ensuring high standards in patient care and technical safety.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training programs

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in leading research activities in MRI.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with clinicians and academics.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive MRI physics support to the Trust.
• Lead the training of future clinical scientists.
• Develop clinical MRI services strategically.

Skills

MRI Safety Advice

Research development

Staff training

Job description

Position

Clinical Scientist – MRI Physics Team (Principal Clinical Scientist & Deputy Head)

About the role

We seek to appoint a motivated and experienced Clinical Scientist to help lead the MRI Physics Team based at UCLH. The MRI Physics Section is part of the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. MRI physics support is provided for a wide range of clinical and research activities on 11 "in-house" MRI scanners, including a new development at Bedford Passage.

The section has a strong track record in translational MRI research, and you will take an active role in leading research activities and developing the clinical service. You will work closely with clinicians and academic partners at UCL to actively promote and deliver activities aimed at translating innovations into clinical practice.

You will also take a lead role in training future clinical scientists who are following the National School of Healthcare Science Scientist Training Scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role within a growing team and influence MRI safety, quality, teaching, training, research and innovation. You will act independently as an MR Safety Expert (MRSE) and work as part of the MRI Physics Section within the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering at UCH to deliver support to clinical MRI services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services, vision, and objectives that ensure the section provides excellent MRI physics support to the Trust and external stakeholders.
• Operate at a senior professional level with a high degree of autonomy.
• Develop efficient and effective working relationships and practices at the interfaces of organisational and professional structures, including within Medical Physics, with partners in clinical and academic science, medical colleagues and external customers.
• Lead research activities and develop the clinical service.
• Take a lead role in training future clinical scientists under the National School of Healthcare Science Scientist Training Scheme.

Key areas of service

• Provision of MRI Safety Advice.
• Strategic development of clinical MRI services, both at Trust level and within the North Central London Integrated Care System.
• Support for research, development and clinical translation.
• Staff Training, including development of Clinical Scientist trainees.

Qualifications & Experience

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

About UCLH

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 locally, across the UK 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:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCH at Westmoreland Street

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.

Why work at UCLH

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit Why Choose UCLH.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.