Band 7 MRI Physicist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Several exciting opportunities have arisen to join the MRI Physics Team at UHB NHS Foundation Trust, following expansion of our services and a valued member of the team moving on to a leadership position elsewhere.

However, candidates with less experience are strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered for appointment as a trainee on Annex 21 to band 7.

We are part of RRPPS, which provides radiation protection and physics services within UHB and to external providers mainly in the Midlands and South West regions.

We provide a wide range of MRI physics support for clinical and research activities on 16 in-house MRI scanners across the four UHB hospital sites, the Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) Imaging Centre and Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, along with approx.

30 MRI scanners across numerous external providers. Current exciting developments include a dedicated paediatric intra-operative scanner and a radiotherapy-planning scanner.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your interests and expertise in clinical MR physics within a friendly and supportive team.

We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements with several members of the team working part-time or term-time only. Active engagement with regional and national networks is strongly encouraged.
To work as part of the MRI Physics Team to assist in providing a wide range of scientific and technical support for clinical MRI services within UHB and external customers of RRPPS, including:

• Assisting the MR Safety Expert (MRSE) in providing advice and support for scanning patients with implants and devices, conducting safety surveys of MRI facilities, reviewing and developing safety framework documentation for compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation.
• Performing routine Quality Assurance and Acceptance Testing (AT) of clinical MRI equipment including data acquisition, analysis and reporting as appropriate.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver service improvements and optimise patient care across various MRI specialisms and advanced applications.
• Participating in the training of various staff groups including trainee medical physicists, clinical technologists, radiographers and other imaging staff.
• Active participation in R& D projects aimed at improving clinical MRI services as agreed with the Lead MRI Physicist.

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.

Honours (first or second class) degree in physical science or equivalent
*Higher degree (MSc or equivalent) in medical physics or related field
*PhD, or equivalent, with a focus on MRI methods & applications
*Advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in MRI
*Understanding of the hazards and risks arising from the use of MRI in the clinical environment and how to mitigate them
*Knowledge and experience of techniques and equipment employed to measure the performance 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

Track record of disseminating scientific work through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
*Experience of supervision, training and/or management of scientists / trainees
*Experience of working with a Quality Management System
*Knowledge and experience in one or more advanced MRI techniques or other non-Ionising radiations (NIR) including ultrasound, coherent light sources (e.g. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust