MRI & Ultrasound Clinical Scientist Specialist

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual Leave 27–33 days

On-site parking

Staff development and training

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist (MRI & Radiology) to join the Radiation Protection & Diagnostic Radiology team. You will provide MRI safety expertise, QA, and imaging protocol guidance while supporting equipment commissioning and lifetime performance testing.

The role requires post-registration experience, HCPC registration, and extensive MRI knowledge, with opportunities for leadership and professional development within

Qualifications

• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent with specialist training.
• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist.
• Fellow of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
• LPA certification.
• MRSE certification.
• Experience as a Clinical Scientist in radiation protection and radiological physics.
• Experience with UV, ultrasound, lasers.
• Experience in delivering a medical physics service.
• Experience in budget planning and management.
• Extensive MRI physics knowledge.
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly.
• Ability to work across disciplines.
• Good IT skills including image analysis and DICOM tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical scientist specialist for MRI, advising on safety, QA and imaging protocols.
• Provide specialist scientific support for MRI equipment purchase, testing, commissioning and performance.
• Manage the work of clinical scientists and technologists.
• Undertake research and development in scientific aspects of the department.
• Participate in training of staff and students.
• Provide medical physics support to non-ionising radiation services as needed.

Skills

MRI physics

Communication skills

Budget management

Leadership

Research & development

Training & mentoring

Post-registration experience

UV/Ultrasound/Lasers experience

Education

MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent

Tools

DICOM tools

Job description

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist (MRI & Radiology) to join the Radiation Protection & Diagnostic Radiology team. You will provide MRI safety expertise, QA, and imaging protocol guidance while supporting equipment commissioning and lifetime performance testing.

The role requires post-registration experience, HCPC registration, and extensive MRI knowledge, with opportunities for leadership and professional development within