University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clinical Scientist, Non-Ionising Radiation

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Job summary

The non-ionising section of Radiology Physics provides clinical and non-clinical scientific and technical services in diagnostic radiology physics and expert advice on the ionising radiation protection of patients, staff and the general public to the Trust and to client health care organisations throughout Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.

Applications are invited for this full time post in Radiology Physics. Suitable candidates will preferably have attained HCPC registration, however candidates who are close to achieving state registration will also be considered for appointment at a lower grade in the first instance.

Please be advised that a trainee candidate will be considered if a successful band 7 candidate is not appointed. If appointed as a trainee you will be paid at 60% of Band 7 salary (Annex 21) until in competencies are achieved. This would be expected to take up to 4 years.

A full UK driving license is essential for this role. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of Clinical Scientists and Technicians led by a Consultant Clinical Scientist. The post holder will be involved in the provision of scientific and technical advice in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, lasers and ultraviolet radiation to ensure that NHS Trusts and other organisations can image and treat patients effectively and safely.

The role will also involve protocol development, teaching, QA, safety audits and research.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-HSS-B7-7525309

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide scientific expertise in all aspects of magnetic resonance techniques, ultrasound and NIR, equipment and quality assurance procedures.
  • Assist in service development in MRI in liaison with physicists, medical staff, radiographers and managers. Develop, implement and evaluate novel imaging techniques for use in the clinical setting
  • Assist in the provision of a comprehensive equipment quality assurance program for MRI, Ultrasound and NIR.
  • Assist in the provision of NIR safety advice for patients and staff of UHCW Trust and to other NHS Trusts and clinics with whom the Trust has contracts.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide scientific expertise in all aspects of magnetic resonance techniques, ultrasound and NIR, equipment and quality assurance procedures.
  • Assist in service development in MRI in liaison with physicists, medical staff, radiographers and managers. Develop, implement and evaluate novel imaging techniques for use in the clinical setting
  • Assist in the provision of a comprehensive equipment quality assurance program for MRI, Ultrasound and NIR.
  • Assist in the provision of NIR safety advice for patients and staff of UHCW Trust and to other NHS Trusts and clinics with whom the Trust has contracts.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills

Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead MRI Physicist

Sarah Wayte

sarah.wayte@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476967499

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-HSS-B7-7525309

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


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