Principal MRI Imaging Scientist

Job title:

Principal MRI Imaging Scientist

Company

NHS

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.Main duties of the jobThanks to growth in MRI clinical services in Southampton, we’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic MR Scientist to join the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Physics Team in Southampton, to support an innovative clinical MR service. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic yet friendly clinical environment.Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.About usAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.Date posted12 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote workingReference number188-CL090225Job locationsSouthampton General HospitalSouthamptonSO16 6YDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYoull join a team of 3.6 WTE Clinical Scientists supporting 8 MRI scanners (6 x 1.5T and 2 x 3T, including a cardiac MRI scanner) at UHS, as well as external clients. One 3T scanner at UHS provides capacity for dedicated research sessions, with local R&D interests in neuro, oncology, lung and liver MRI. We also deliver specialist services covering MR quality assurance (QA), safety and clinical service development. Other exciting new opportunities are arising due to continued investment in clinical work and research in Southampton, including interventional and intraoperative MRI.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description & Responsibilities section. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please see the full job description document.Responsibilities:You will be involved across the whole range of work provided by the group and will fully support MRI development opportunities that are emerging within MR Physics and Radiology. The role will include opportunities to contribute to (and possibly lead) a range of different work areas that the group is involved in, from clinical service development (including working with our local imaging network), to QA, procurement and research support.Other aspects of the role will involve providing MR Safety Expert advice (and working towards certification) and taking on teaching and training responsibilities, including STP training and multi-professional workforce development.We are keen to support the ongoing development of our staff, to drive forward our clinical and research areas of interest, and we encourage continuous professional development. We can offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, with the potential of a mixture of on-site and remote working.What were looking for:You should have a good honours degree in science or engineering, a higher degree, and experience of applying MR Physics in a clinical environment. Experience in clinical MRI research and/or a relevant PhD would be advantageous but not essential. You should hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. You should have a good knowledge of MR physics (including recent developments) relating to a range of clinical applications. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are also key. An ability to travel to other sites would be preferred.Appointment at a lower band for less experienced candidates (including those coming to the end of their training) may be feasible potential applicants in this situation are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the post prior to submitting an application. For all informal enquiries please contact Angela Darekar, Head of MRI Physics, at angela.darekar@uhs.nhs.uk.Additional information:Interviews will be held w/c 24 March 2025Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYoull join a team of 3.6 WTE Clinical Scientists supporting 8 MRI scanners (6 x 1.5T and 2 x 3T, including a cardiac MRI scanner) at UHS, as well as external clients. One 3T scanner at UHS provides capacity for dedicated research sessions, with local R&D interests in neuro, oncology, lung and liver MRI. We also deliver specialist services covering MR quality assurance (QA), safety and clinical service development. Other exciting new opportunities are arising due to continued investment in clinical work and research in Southampton, including interventional and intraoperative MRI.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description & Responsibilities section. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please see the full job description document.Responsibilities:You will be involved across the whole range of work provided by the group and will fully support MRI development opportunities that are emerging within MR Physics and Radiology. The role will include opportunities to contribute to (and possibly lead) a range of different work areas that the group is involved in, from clinical service development (including working with our local imaging network), to QA, procurement and research support.Other aspects of the role will involve providing MR Safety Expert advice (and working towards certification) and taking on teaching and training responsibilities, including STP training and multi-professional workforce development.We are keen to support the ongoing development of our staff, to drive forward our clinical and research areas of interest, and we encourage continuous professional development. We can offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, with the potential of a mixture of on-site and remote working.What were looking for:You should have a good honours degree in science or engineering, a higher degree, and experience of applying MR Physics in a clinical environment. Experience in clinical MRI research and/or a relevant PhD would be advantageous but not essential. You should hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. You should have a good knowledge of MR physics (including recent developments) relating to a range of clinical applications. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are also key. An ability to travel to other sites would be preferred.Appointment at a lower band for less experienced candidates (including those coming to the end of their training) may be feasible potential applicants in this situation are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the post prior to submitting an application. For all informal enquiries please contact Angela Darekar, Head of MRI Physics, at angela.darekar@uhs.nhs.uk.Additional information:Interviews will be held w/c 24 March 2025Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients first
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competenciesEssential

• Interpersonal skills
• Research skills
• Attention to detail
• Creativity

Qualifications, knowledge and experienceEssential

• BSc in Physics, Engineering, Computer Sciences or Life Sciences.
• MSc in Medical Physics or Medical Imaging (or equivalent).
• HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Chartered Physicist, Scientist or MIPEM equivalent.
• Working towards obtaining MR Safety Expert Certification
• Significant experience in clinical magnetic resonance imaging, and medical image processing.
• Used to working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in MR safety and quality assurance in a clinical environment.
• Ability to operate MRI equipment independently.
• Knowledge of MR Physics and its application in a clinical setting.
• Ability to see problems/issues/scientific questions from a range of perspectives to enable the best solution to be found.
• Good writing skills to produce highly complex scientific reports/papers.
• Strong mathematical skills, capable of analysing large amounts of data using modern software.
• Ability to use and programme using a range of software packages.
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a broad range of clinical and academic professionals as well as patients and relatives.
• Presentation of scientific papers at local and national meetings.

Desirable

• PhD in relevant discipline.
• Experience of team management
• Experience in research management.
• Success in obtaining research grants and income generation.
• Presentation of scientific papers at international meetings.
• Current driving licence and use of car for business use.

Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients first
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competenciesEssential

• Interpersonal skills
• Research skills
• Attention to detail
• Creativity

Qualifications, knowledge and experienceEssential

• BSc in Physics, Engineering, Computer Sciences or Life Sciences.
• MSc in Medical Physics or Medical Imaging (or equivalent).
• HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Chartered Physicist, Scientist or MIPEM equivalent.
• Working towards obtaining MR Safety Expert Certification
• Significant experience in clinical magnetic resonance imaging, and medical image processing.
• Used to working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in MR safety and quality assurance in a clinical environment.
• Ability to operate MRI equipment independently.
• Knowledge of MR Physics and its application in a clinical setting.
• Ability to see problems/issues/scientific questions from a range of perspectives to enable the best solution to be found.
• Good writing skills to produce highly complex scientific reports/papers.
• Strong mathematical skills, capable of analysing large amounts of data using modern software.
• Ability to use and programme using a range of software packages.
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a broad range of clinical and academic professionals as well as patients and relatives.
• Presentation of scientific papers at local and national meetings.

Desirable

• PhD in relevant discipline.
• Experience of team management
• Experience in research management.
• Success in obtaining research grants and income generation.
• Presentation of scientific papers at international meetings.
• Current driving licence and use of car for business use.

Expected salary

£53755 – 60504 per year

Location

Southampton

Job date

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:35:11 GMT

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