MRI Principal Clinical Scientist

Site:
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital Town London

Salary: £75,328 - £86,114 per annum inclusive of HCAS. Salary period:
Yearly. Closing: 02/08/2026 23:59

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The MRI Physics Section at UCH is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical 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 also lead on quality improvement, research and the ongoing development of clinical services as they 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 a central 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 operate with a high degree of autonomy with the capacity to advise and act independently as an MR Safety Expert (MRSE).

A key aspect of the role will be 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 a broader leadership role and make a significant impact on the future direction of MRI services at UCLH.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, providing academically led acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCH at Westmoreland Street

UCLH specialises in women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It provides world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. It is committed to sustainability and aims for net zero emissions by 2031.

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