Job overview
This MRI & US Physics team at Barts Health support the Radiology MRI service, and is composed of four other full-time MRI physicists, one US physicist and two specialist INIR STP trainees.
This permanent position is an exciting opportunity for a talented state registered clinical scientist to join the team and support our ongoing work in MRI, with a particular focus for protocol development in cancer imaging, incorporating AI methods.
Radiology currently has 10 MRI scanners (including a dedicated research scanner) across five hospitals with a further scanner due this year.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will act as Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) and support both the clinical service and clinical research, including supporting clinical trials and developing novel research projects.
The MRI physics team prides itself in its research activities and has a strong research portfolio in acquisition and analysis of speech imaging. They would also be encouraged to develop their own research interests. We have ongoing collaborations with most Institutes of the Barts Medical School and other QMUL departments.
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.
Please contact Joe Martin (Head of MRI & US Physics) for further information, or to arrange an informal call/visit.
Proposed Interview date: 5/1/2026
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 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
2. Relevant MSc or higher degree
Desirable criteria
3. PhD or equivalent experience in
4. MR Safety Expert
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Advanced experience in the field of MRI Physics
6. Experience of supporting translating innovation in Clinical Protocols/Procedures
7. Proven experience of building and working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
8. Experience of effective collaboration with leaders of other health and care disciplines
Desirable criteria
9. Demonstrable evidence of understanding and experience of professional leadership
Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. In depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines in MRI and U/S Physics
11. Highly advanced theoretical and practical expert knowledge of MRI Physics and extensive experience in the field of MRI This includes the knowledge required to act as an MRSE in a complex Trust
12. High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error
Desirable criteria
13. High Level of understanding of Risk Assessment and Risk Management processes and techniques with significant experience in carrying these out
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Able to prioritise and manage own work
15. Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
16. Able to communicate complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups
17. Able to train groups of other professional staff
18. Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects
19. Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
Desirable criteria
20. Able to support building and leading teams and work effectively as part of a team
21. Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
22. Good negotiation skills
**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:
23. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
24. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
25. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
26. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
27. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)