MRI Principal Clinical Scientist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 10 May 2026

The MRI Physics Section at UCH is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Scientist to take Scientist to take on a senior deputy leadership role alongside the MRI Section Head.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide expert MR safety advice and leadership, driving best practice in MR Safety across the clinical MR portfolio. You will alsolead on quality improvement, research and the ongoing development of clinical services asthey expand.

You will join a team with a strong translational MRI research tradition, working closely with clinical and academic partners at UCL to promote and deliver activities that translate innovation into clinical practice, making a tangible impact on patient care.

You will also take responsibility for the training and supervision of future Clinical Scientists undertaking the National School of Healthcare Science Scientist Training Scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing team and to influence MRI safety, quality, teaching, training, research and innovation at UCH.

As Principal Clinical Scientist and Deputy Head of the MRI Physics Team, you will play acentral role in shaping the strategic direction and operational delivery of MRI Physics services, ensuring high-quality support to the Trust and to external stakeholders.

You will contribute at a senior level to decision-making across the service, and operating with a high degree of autonomy with the capacity to advise and act independently as anMR Safety Expert (MRSE).

A key aspect of the role will be in developing effective working relationships and practices across organisational and professional boundaries, including partners in clinical and academic science, medical colleagues and external stakeholders.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a senior Clinical Scientist ready to step into abroader leadership role and make a significant impact on the future direction of MRI services at UCLH.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

The Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering is a central resource of professional scientific and engineering knowledge and skills within UCLH. Our services support clinical services and research and development at UCLH and UCL.

The UCLH MRI Physics Section provides direct support to clinical teams at UCLH and to researchers, predominantly at UCLH and UCL, across the following areas of work:

Provision of MRI Safety Advice.

Strategic development of clinical MRI services, both at Trust level and within the North Central London Integrated Care System

Support for research, development and clinical translation.

Staff Training, including development of Clinical Scientist trainees.

• 1st or 2nd Honours degree in a Physical Science or equivalent
• State Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC
• Professional Institute Membership
• IPEM certification as an MRSE, or able to apply for certification within a reasonable timeframe.
• PhD degree or equivalent research experience

• Specialist knowledge as a MR Safety Expert to act as the MRSE.
• Advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in MRI
• Knowledge of quality assurance of MRI equipment
• Knowledge and experience of clinical applications of MRI
• Understanding of relevant national standards, guidelines and legislations relevant to MRI including MHRA, IEC, CEMFAW, Caldicott, GDPR, COSHH and Health & Safety at Work Act
• Knowledge of DICOM standards and anonymization

• Advanced knowledge of clinical practice and the role of MRI Physics
• Knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Good understanding of the hazards and risks of MRI in the clinical environment
• Knowledge and understanding of quality and risk management as they apply to MRI Physics

• Knowledge of how to offer effective supervision
• Understanding of quality and performance management and their application to MRI Physics
• Knowledge of appropriate standard and systems of financial accountability in a public sector organisation

• Experience of a scientific healthcare environment
• Experience of a variety of computing systems and application packages
• Experience of image acquisition with a clinical scanner
• Experience of image processing techniques
  
  Experience of quality assurance of clinical MRI equipment
• Experience in risk assessment and installation of MRI units, including manipulating MRI test objects, gaussmeters and acoustic noise meters with a high degree of accuracy to produce results within a narrow margin of error.
• Experience of at least one programming language used for…