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. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview Principal Clinical Scientist (MRI Physics), Band 8a This 12-month maternity cover position is an exciting opportunity for a talented clinical scientist to join the The MRI & US Physics team at Barts Health. We support the Radiology MRI & US services, and are composed of four other full-time MR physicists, one US physicist and two specialist INIR STP trainees. A key aspect of this role will be aiding the MRI physics team support Clinical Trials and other research projects, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own research interests. We collaborate with Institutes of the Barts Medical School and other QMUL departments. Main duties of the job Barts Radiology currently has 11 MRI scanners across five hospitals and the successful candidate will act as a site Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) and will support the clinical service in collaboration with senior members of the team. There will also be opportunities to cross cover for our Ultrasound Physicist. This would be an excellent post for a candidate looking to broaden their experience in pursuit of MRSE accreditation, or to develop project management skills by contributing to MRI procurement and replacement projects. Barts Clinical Physics takes an active role in the STP scheme and the post-holder will actively participate in the INIR training at Barts Health. Although an 8a post, we would be prepared to offer the post at Band 7 to a successful candidate with less experience Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject Relevant MSc or higher degree HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or will qualify in reasonable time frame) Desirable criteria PhD or equivalent experience in MRI or Ultrasound MR Safety Expert Experience Essential criteria Advanced experience in the field of MRI Physics SOP / GISP writing Proven experience of building and working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders. Practical experience of in-vivo MRI scanning Desirable criteria Experience in providing U/S Physics Support Experience of supporting translating innovation in Clinical Protocols/Procedures Knowledge Essential criteria Specialism in Imaging with non-ionising radiation In-depth understanding of MRI physics and technology In-depth understanding of MRI Safety Higher programming language High Level of understanding of Risk Assessment and Risk Management processes and techniques with significant experience in carrying these out Desirable criteria Understanding of US Physics Skills Essential criteria Able to write advanced software Experience in delivery of teaching and professional training Post-graduate supervision Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate, empathise and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels and backgrounds Desirable criteria Present complex scientific papers to international conferences Post-graduate supervision Experience of US QA and Sonography Visa Sponsorship Information Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria. Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office's requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application. To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met: Eligible role : The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -