Band 7 MRI Physicist / Clinical Scientist in MRI

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Several exciting opportunities have arisen to join the MRI Physics Team at UHB NHS Foundation Trust, following expansion of our services and a valued member of the team moving on to a leadership position elsewhere. We are seeking to recruit a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or someone who is in a position to achieve registration within a reasonable timeframe. However, candidates with less experience are strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered for appointment as a trainee on Annex 21 to band 7.

We are part of RRPPS, which provides radiation protection and physics services within UHB and to external providers mainly in the Midlands and South West regions. We provide a wide range of MRI physics support for clinical and research activities on 16 "in-house" MRI scanners across the four UHB hospital sites, the Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) Imaging Centre and Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, along with approx. 30 MRI scanners across numerous external providers. Current exciting developments include a dedicated paediatric intra-operative scanner and a radiotherapy-planning scanner.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your interests and expertise in clinical MR physics within a friendly and supportive team. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements with several members of the team working part-time or term-time only. Active engagement with regional and national networks is strongly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the MRI Physics Team to assist in providing a wide range of scientific and technical support for clinical MRI services within UHB and external customers of RRPPS, including:

* Assisting the MR Safety Expert (MRSE) in providing advice and support for scanning patients with implants and devices, conducting safety surveys of MRI facilities, reviewing and developing safety framework documentation for compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation.

* Performing routine Quality Assurance and Acceptance Testing (AT) of clinical MRI equipment including data acquisition, analysis and reporting as appropriate.

* Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver service improvements and optimise patient care across various MRI specialisms and advanced applications.

* Participating in the training of various staff groups including trainee medical physicists, clinical technologists, radiographers and other imaging staff.

* Active participation in R&D projects aimed at improving clinical MRI services as agreed with the Lead MRI Physicist.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1080719PM

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Honours (first or second class) degree in physical science or equivalent
*Higher degree (MSc or equivalent) in medical physics or related field
*Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Clinical Scientist, or eligible to achieve this within a reasonable timescale

Desirable

*PhD, or equivalent, with a focus on MRI methods & applications
*Corporate membership of IPEM or other relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

*Advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in MRI
*Understanding of the hazards and risks arising from the use of MRI in the clinical environment and how to mitigate them
*Knowledge and experience of techniques and equipment employed to measure the performance of MRI equipment
*Knowledge and experience of clinical applications of MRI
*Understanding of relevant national standards, guidelines and legislations relevant to MRI including MHRA, IEC, CEMFAW, Caldicott, GDPR, COSHH and Health & Safety at Work Act

Desirable

*Track record of disseminating scientific work through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
*Experience of supervision, training and/or management of scientists / trainees
*Experience of working with a Quality Management System
*Knowledge and experience in one or more advanced MRI techniques or other non-Ionising radiations (NIR) including ultrasound, coherent light sources (e.g. Lasers) and incoherent optical radiations (e.g. ultraviolet, blue light etc) as applicable to healthcare

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Honours (first or second class) degree in physical science or equivalent
*Higher degree (MSc or equivalent) in medical physics or related field
*Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Clinical Scientist, or eligible to achieve this within a reasonable timescale

Desirable

*PhD, or equivalent, with a focus on MRI methods & applications
*Corporate membership of IPEM or other relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

*Advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in MRI
*Understanding of the hazards and risks arising from the use of MRI in the clinical environment and how to mitigate them
*Knowledge and experience of techniques and equipment employed to measure the performance of MRI equipment
*Knowledge and experience of clinical applications of MRI
*Understanding of relevant national standards, guidelines and legislations relevant to MRI including MHRA, IEC, CEMFAW, Caldicott, GDPR, COSHH and Health & Safety at Work Act

Desirable

*Track record of disseminating scientific work through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
*Experience of supervision, training and/or management of scientists / trainees
*Experience of working with a Quality Management System
*Knowledge and experience in one or more advanced MRI techniques or other non-Ionising radiations (NIR) including ultrasound, coherent light sources (e.g. Lasers) and incoherent optical radiations (e.g. ultraviolet, blue light etc) as applicable to healthcare

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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