Job summary
The MRI Physics Section at UCLH is seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Clinical Scientist to join our dynamic and growing team.

In this role, you will support the MRI Safety Expert in delivering expert scientific and technical support across a wide range of clinical, safety, and research activities. You'll work closely with radiographers, radiologists, clinicians, researchers and external partners to ensure MRI services are safe, effective, and aligned with best practice.

You will contribute to the development and advancement of both clinical services and translational research, making a tangible impact on patient care.

You will also take an active role in training the next generation of clinical scientists through the National School of Healthcare Science Scientist Training Scheme, helping to shape the future of the profession.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership and specialist skills at one of the UK's leading academic hospitals.

Main duties of the job
The MRI Physics Section contributes to a broad range of clinical and research activities across 11 in-house MRI scanners, including a new facility at Bedford Passage, and supports several external sites.

As part of a team, you will support MRI clinical services across key specialities, including Radiology, Neonatology, Fetal Medicine, Proton Beam Therapy and Nuclear Medicine.

In this role, you will deliver MRI Safety and Quality Assurance services, provide scientific advice and support clinicians and academic teams in translating innovations into clinical practice.

To be successful in this role, you will need in-depth knowledge of MRI physics, strong communication skills, methodical approach to problem solving and a commitment to training, service development and continuous learning.

This is a highly rewarding post for a motivated clinical scientist ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to shaping MRI services at UCLH.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class 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
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details
Date posted: 10 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year
Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8010
Job locations: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital, 25 Grafton Way, London, WC1E 6DB, United Kingdom

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

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff\*

\* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• 1st or 2nd Honours degree in a Physical Science or equivalent
• Masters degree or equivalent experience
• State Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC
• Professional Institute Membership

Desirable

• PhD degree or equivalent research experience

Scientific & Technical
Essential

• 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

Clinical
Essential

• 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

Management & Leadership
Essential

• Understanding of quality and performance management and their application to MRI Physics

Desirable

• Knowledge of how to offer effective supervision
• Knowledge of appropriate standard and systems of financial accountability in a public sector organisation

Experience - Scientific and Technical
Essential

• 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 of at least one programming language used for research (eg python, matlab)

Experience - Management and Leadership
Essential

• Experience of providing services in a healthcare environment
• Experience of supervision, training and/or management of scientists / trainees
• Experience of identifying service development or research opportunities

Desirable

• Experience of managing resources within a project
• Experience of participating in committees / working groups involving scientific and technical information
• Experience of MRI Pulse sequence programming

Skills and Abilities - Scientific and Clinical
Essential

• Ability to apply knowledge and experience in making judgements regarding the safe operation of clinical MRI equipment
• Ability to perform options appraisals based on a range of information and judgements
• Ability to provide advice on the use of clinical MRI equipment for patient diagnosis, management and treatment for routine care and when planning and implementing a research programme
• Skill at approaching scientific and technical problems in a logical manner
• Ability to organise own workload
• Good computing skills including programming skills and using signal and image processing applications
• Able to operate a range of clinical MRI systems
• Good data analysis skills

Skills and Abilities - Communication
Essential

• Good track record of disseminating scientific work through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations consistent with career stage
• Ability to produce clear and unambiguous reports and procedures which can be understood by staff and stakeholders from a variety of professions
• Ability to communicates complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups
• Able to train groups of other professional staff
• Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects

Desirable

• Ability to present information effectively for senior clinicians and Trust managers
• Ability to negotiate solutions to problems where conflicting views exist
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations

Skills and Abilities - Management and Leadership
Essential

• Able to encourage colleagues and contribute positively to the team
• Ability to articulate and report the status of assigned projects and systems

Desirable

• Ability to supervise trainees effectively and sympathetically

Specific personal Qualities
Essential

• Able to exercise initiative to solve problems, under supervision, when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
• Able to prioritise and manage own time and workload under pressure
• Great attention to detail
• Commitment to develop and communicate the contribution of MRI Physics to healthcare
• Ability to use computer software to gather, organise and process information
• Willing to work some unsocial hours
• Willing to work with biological analogues

Desirable

• Research and development track record
• Record of presenting work at scientific meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Clinical Scientist - Head of MR Physics Stephen Wastling stephen.wastling@nhs.net