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In 2020, Swansea Bay University Health Board established the MR Physics Group .
The successful candidate will become a part of this dynamic and friendly MR Physics team, providing scientific support to sites across Wales.
The NHS in Wales is offering a salaried post-graduate training post for a high calibre science graduate who is passionate about science and its role in patient care in the field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Physics. Please note that this post is open only to those who have been awarded or who are currently undertaking a recognised MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent (e.g. PhD in MRI Physics).
The successful candidate will follow the Route 2 IPEM pathway which will lead to HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. Further details are available from https://www.ipem.ac.uk/learn/clinical-scientist-training/clinical-scientist-guided-training-scheme/what-is-route-2/
On completion of training, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude and commitment there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway to Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career in Medical Physics within Wales.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
You will be located at the Singleton Hospital on the coast, adjacent to Swansea University. The Health Board covers a population of approximately 0.5 million people and also provides tertiary services including cancer across southwest Wales for close to a population of 1 million. The Health Board provides a full range of services across Singleton and Morriston Hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering is mostly based in the Singleton Hospital and operates across the Health Board and beyond, employing about 120 scientists, engineers and technicians. This is a particularly exciting time to train at Swansea with the successful candidate contributing to the development of the new MRI Physics service. MRI scientific services are provided to Health Boards across Wales and to Swansea University. The department has very strong links with the university with an active established research collaboration. Further information can be found at https://sbuhb.wales.nhs from where Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering will be found under the ‘A-Z Hospital Services’ link.
The successful candidate will be based in South-west Wales at Singleton Hospital in Swansea and be employed by Swansea Bay University Health Board for the duration of their training. There will also be some travel expected in order to attend other training centres, sites at which services are provided or workshops.
Further information about the careers available in the Physical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering can be found at the following NHS Careers website:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/physical-sciences-and-biomedical-engineering
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
