Head of Magnetic Resonance Physics

Main area: Magnetic Resonance Physics

Grade Band: 8b

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (Flexible working available)

37.5 hours per week (Some out of hours worked required and time off in lieu will be available)

Job ref: 279-6819471-JAN25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital

Town: Brighton

Salary: £62,215 – £72,293 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59

Head of Magnetic Resonance Physics

Band 8b

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop.

Job Overview

We are seeking to appoint a motivated Clinical Scientist to lead the Magnetic Resonance Physics section of the Medical Physics Department at University Hospitals Sussex.

For appointment at Band 8B, we would expect you to have expert knowledge and experience of MR Physics, preferably at PhD level, and have MSRE qualification.

A willingness and ability to travel would be essential, and the use of your own car would be an advantage.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Act as the Head of MR Physics and lead Clinical Scientist for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
2. Provide and develop a wide range of MRI physics services to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSx) and its customers.
3. Operate with a high degree of autonomy, whilst liaising with the Head of Medical Physics and Head of Optical Radiation and Ultrasound Physics.
4. Act as the Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert to UHSussex and its customers.
5. Line manage the Clinical Scientists/Medical Physicists working in MR Physics as required.
6. Some cover for other staff working at all sites will be required, with significant travel within Sussex and Kent.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

1. Perform high precision quality assurance, calibration, acceptance, and commissioning tests on highly specialist and complex, patient-critical MRI equipment.
2. Analyse results and report with appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
3. Make recommendations for the modification of the equipment tested to optimise image quality and diagnostic effectiveness.
4. Ensure protocols are up to date and appropriate for use during testing.
5. Provide appropriate support for other members of the Service’s staff.
6. Take a leading role in the setting up and maintenance of routine equipment quality assurance programmes.
7. Advise the Imaging Department on appropriate test programmes and measurements.
8. Devise and document appropriate tests.
9. Liaise between the MR units at UHSx and the Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre.
10. Provide a technical support service to Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
11. Contribute to education and staff development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good (1st or 2nd class) degree in a Physical Science or equivalent.
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent qualification or experience.
• PhD in relevant or similar subject.
• IPEM Certificate of completion of post-qualification higher training or equivalent.

Professional Registration

• State registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council or attainment within 6 months.
• Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert qualification.
• Certificate of Competence to act as an LPA issued by RPA2000.

Driving Licence

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Experience

• Practical experience with the full range of Diagnostic MRI equipment commissioning and performance testing.
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate regulation and guidance on the use of MRI in the UK.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications and other advanced mathematical computer systems.
• Experience of clinical applications of MRI in a healthcare environment.
• Experience of other imaging modalities – Ultrasound/X-Ray.
• Experience of training Clinical scientists and other staff.
• Experience of software development and testing.
• Experience of clinical applications of magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles.

Important Information for Applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you’re able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties.

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