Principal Clinical Scientist (MRI Physics)

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Greater London seeks a Principal Clinical Scientist (MRI Physics) to provide expert MRI safety guidance and support clinical research. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in MRI Physics and a strong focus on protocol development, particularly in cancer imaging. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead research initiatives and engage in collaborative projects with various medical institutions, fostering an innovative approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in the field of MRI Physics.
• Experience in translating innovation in Clinical Protocols.
• Demonstrable experience of professional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE).
• Support clinical service and clinical research.
• Encourage and develop personal research interests.

Skills

Able to prioritise and manage own work

Able to communicate complex information

Able to deliver teaching and training

Able to support building and leading teams

Education

Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject

Relevant MSc or higher degree

PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

Principal Clinical Scientist (MRI Physics)

This MRI & US Physics team at Barts Health support the Radiology MRI service, and is composed of four other full-time MRI physicists, one US physicist and two specialist INIR STP trainees.

This permanent position is an exciting opportunity for a talented state registered clinical scientist to join the team and support our ongoing work in MRI, with a particular focus for protocol development in cancer imaging, incorporating AI methods.

Radiology currently has 10 MRI scanners (including a dedicated research scanner) across five hospitals with a further scanner due this year.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will act as Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) and support both the clinical service and clinical research, including supporting clinical trials and developing novel research projects.

The MRI physics team prides itself in its research activities and has a strong research portfolio in acquisition and analysis of speech imaging. They would also be encouraged to develop their own research interests. We have ongoing collaborations with most Institutes of the Barts Medical School and other QMUL departments.

Barts Clinical Physics takes an active role in the STP scheme and the post-holder will actively participate in the INIR training at Barts Health.

Please contact Joe Martin (Head of MRI & US Physics) [e-mail] for further information, or to arrange an informal call/visit.

Proposed Interview date: 5/1/2026

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree
• PhD or equivalent experience in
• MR Safety Expert

Experience

• Advanced experience in the field of MRI Physics
• Experience of supporting translating innovation in Clinical Protocols/Procedures
• Proven experience of building and working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of effective collaboration with leaders of other health and care disciplines
• Demonstrable evidence of understanding and experience of professional leadership

Knowledge

• In depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines in MRI and U/S Physics
• Highly advanced theoretical and practical expert knowledge of MRI Physics and extensive experience in the field of MRI This includes the knowledge required to act as an MRSE in a complex Trust
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error
• High Level of understanding of Risk Assessment and Risk Management processes and techniques with significant experience in carrying these out

Skills

• Able to prioritise and manage own work
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
• Able to communicate complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups
• Able to train groups of other professional staff
• Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
• Able to support building and leading teams and work effectively as part of a team
• Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences

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.