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 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 operating 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 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 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, 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
- UCH 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.
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 U CLH 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.
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