We are seeking a motivated clinical scientist to join the MR & US Physics groups within the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, for a fixed term period of 12 months. This is a new opportunity for an ambitious individual with experience of MR & US physics within healthcare, to contribute to the development and improvement of a wide range of advanced MR techniques supporting a comprehensive clinical service. With the expansion of MR & US services regionally through the current Community Diagnostic Centres programme, we expect a permanent position to become available during this fixed-term duration.
The post holder will work in the MRI & US physics groups of Radiation Physics, led by the Head of Non-ionising Imaging Physics, to help achieve this. This includes contributing to the provision of specialist scientific support of complex issues covering MR safety advice, MR & US quality assurance programmes, assessment of image artefacts, optimisation of image quality and protocols, related image analysis, working in multi-disciplinary teams, advising on equipment management, and maintaining related documentation. The post holder would be expected to develop advanced knowledge in a speciality of MRI, and a broad knowledge of current US systems and techniques.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
In addition, the post holder will initiate and undertake research and development in imaging physics. This could include projects which are self-initiated, collaborative within the department, or collaborative with external stakeholders, including co-supervising University student projects. The University of Nottingham has a large team of internationally renowned MR researchers, and has played a key role in the development of MRI. It houses a range of MR equipment, from the whole body 7T scanner to an upright human MR system, and is currently constructing the UK national 11.7T facility. Strong collaborative links exist between the hospital and university MR groups, and the post holder would be encouraged to participate in this collaboration. Depending on the research experience of the post holder, he or she may be eligible to apply for an associate/honorary faculty appointment at the University, which we would strongly support.
You should be a HCPC registered clinical scientist, or eligible to apply e.g., completing the STP with specialism in imaging with non-ionising radiation. We would support the post holder's future application for a HSST place if required. Duties will be split 80% for MRI and 20% for Ultrasound.