Principal Clinical Scientist (Deputy Head of MRI & US Physics)

Overview

The post holder will aid the Head in responsibility for the provision of MR and U/S Physics services to the Trust and the management of the associated staff. They will aid in the provision of scientific and technical support to all MRI and U/S systems within the Trust (St Bartholomew Hospital, Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross, Newham University Hospital and Mile End CDC) and any additional systems under external contract. The postholder will support MRI and U/S research in the Trust and undertake collaborative work with associated academic institutions when required. In collaboration with consultant medical practitioners and leading academics, the post holder will undertake the implementation of innovative leading-edge clinical MR methods and U/S diagnostic techniques. The postholder will initiate and provide high quality teaching and training of junior clinical scientists within the national training programs and support the training of Trust staff in the safe use of MRI systems. The postholder will act as a MR Safety Expert (MRSE) to the Trust, and will be the named MRSE for particular trust sites.

Opportunity and team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated senior Clinical Scientist to become Deputy Head of our Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound Physics Team at Barts Health. We are looking for a Scientist working as an MRSE, with previous experience in U/S and interest in developing both MRI and U/S governance. We are committed to providing our patients with outstanding care and seek a clinical scientist who shares this vision.

About Barts Health

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.

Diversity and inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. 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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Additional information

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. Disclosure and Barring Checks may be required for posts with direct access to children or vulnerable adults. Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its Net Zero goal. Sites are accessible by public transport and the Trust offers cycle to work schemes and Brompton Hire Pods at some sites.

The MRI and US team

The MRI and US team is a friendly and dedicated group that engages with Imaging throughout the organisation to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors. The team is involved with all aspects of MRI equipment life cycle and supporting U/S scanners (approximately 400 items). There is a strong commitment to innovation, research and development with existing links to Queen Mary University, King’s College Hospital and other Academic Trusts in the London Region.

Role purpose

The purpose of the post is to aid the Head in the leadership of the Magnetic Resonance (MR) and Ultrasound (U/S) Physics team.

Interview

Interview date: 10 October 2025

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