Lead Clinical Scientist MRSE - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Overview

Lead Clinical Scientist to provide MRSE support for the Trust and support external Trusts under service level agreements. The radiation protection department provides specialist imaging scientific advice and technical support to radiology and radiotherapy, supports optimisation of imaging equipment, and participates in new imaging network activity. Applicants with experience of ultrasound physics are encouraged to apply.The department is part of the wider radiation services team including nuclear medicine and radiotherapy physics at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.At heart of our values: Include, Respect and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, qualified to act as an MRSE and familiar with clinical imaging in a radiology department setting. You will lead on MRI safety and scientific support to several hospitals, working closely with the head of radiation protection as part of the leadership team delivering services to a number of Trusts. You will work with local service leads to ensure organisations deliver statutory obligations with respect to the safe use of MRI. The post holder will also provide support, line manage clinical scientists and technologists, contribute to staff development and supervise trainees undertaking the STP programme or equivalent.About us

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust delivers a range of general and specialist services across six hospitals and employs around 6,000 staff. We are committed to flexible working and a positive work-life balance, with formal consideration of flexible requests balanced against service needs.Details

Date posted: 08 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 8bSalary: £64,455 to £74,896 per year + 15% High Cost Area SupplementContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, HA6 2RNJob responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding this role.Qualifications / Training

Essential: Honours degree in a relevant subject (physics or engineering)Essential: Postgraduate qualification in a relevant branch of physics or medical physics to MSc levelEssential: HCPC registration as a Clinical ScientistEssential: Relevant experience as a clinical scientistEssential: Certificate of competence to practice as a MR Safety ExpertDesirable: Experience in ultrasound imagingPrevious Experience

Essential: Highly specialised training and practical experience in MR imaging and safety; experience with QA testing of technical equipmentEssential: Ability to apply legislation and guidelines and communicate their application to health professionals including senior managementEssential: Experience of working in teams, auditing, and clinical service provisionSkills

Good communicator of highly complex information to patients and staffAbility to analyse and interpret complex data and make judgementsAbility to interpret technical situations and implement appropriate measuresHigh level manual dexterity and accuracy for use of sophisticated equipmentProficiency with electronic documents, spreadsheets and Clinical Applications softwareAbility to teach, train and supervise staff across MR safetyAbility to manage priorities and adapt to changing requirementsPhysical requirements: occasional moderate effort; prolonged concentration; potential exposure to distressing or unpleasant conditionsKnowledge

Advanced MRI knowledge (clinical, technical and scientific)Understanding of relevant legislation, standards and guidelinesSpecialist knowledge of MRI equipment safety and implanted devicesOther requirements

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusionAbility to work independently and in a small teamFlexible in coordinating workloadWilling to work in environments with high magnetic field hazardsDisclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

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