We are looking for an experienced and motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist working at MRSE level to join a team of four MR physicists at band 8a. We will also consider less experienced candidates for appointment at a lower grade.
Physics support is provided to two acute Trusts either side of the Humber (four sites), as well as local Community Diagnostic Centres, mobile services and private providers. The twelve local systems are a mixture of 1.5/3.0T, Philips, Siemens and GE, static and mobile installations. There are an additional three new installations within the next six months.
This is an excellent opportunity to take an advanced role within a growing team and to develop your own areas of specialist clinical MR physics support and research interests. Active engagement with regional and national networks is strongly encouraged.
Please note that we would also consider a Band 7.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Main duties of the job Providing MR Safety Expert (MRSE) advice and support for scanning patients with implants and devices, reviewing and developing safety framework documentation for compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation.
Developing, performing and overseeing routine testing of clinical MRI equipment including data acquisition, analysis and reporting as appropriate.
Planning and delivering MR safety and physics training to various staff groups including trainee Medical Physicists, Radiographers and Radiologists.
Delivering a wide range of scientific and technical support for clinical MRI services in order to deliver service improvements and optimise patient care.
About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG, and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities More information on the role and the department can be found at hullmedicalphysics.uk and hullrad.org.uk, and by contacting Dr Lawrence Kenning (lawrence.kenning@nhs.net, 01482 469277).
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification Registration and qualification Essential Must be HCPC state registered as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable Experience in MRI
MR safety qualification Essential IPEM Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert Certificate of Competence
Desirable Experience in providing MR safety advice to new projects
Experience Essential Sufficient knowledge and experience to act as a medical physics expert within the field of MRI physics.
Desirable Published research/development papers
Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Cottingham HU16 5JQ
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