Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Scientist (Imaging Physicist)
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 164-7382285
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queens Medical Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Scientist (Imaging Physicist)
Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated clinical scientist to join the MR & US Physics groups within the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, for a fixed term period of 12 months. This is a new opportunity for an ambitious individual with experience of MR & US physics within healthcare, to contribute to the development and improvement of a wide range of advanced MR techniques supporting a comprehensive clinical service. With the expansion of MR & US services regionally through the current Community Diagnostic Centres programme, we expect a permanent position to become available during this fixed-term duration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in the MRI & US physics groups of Radiation Physics, led by the Head of Non-ionising Imaging Physics, to help achieve this. This includes contributing to the provision of specialist scientific support of complex issues covering MR safety advice, MR & US quality assurance programmes, assessment of image artefacts, optimisation of image quality and protocols, related image analysis, working in multi-disciplinary teams, advising on equipment management, and maintaining related documentation. The post holder would be expected to develop advanced knowledge in a speciality of MRI, and a broad knowledge of current US systems and techniques.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition, the post holder will initiate and undertake research and development in imaging physics. This could include projects which are self-initiated, collaborative within the department, or collaborative with external stakeholders, including co-supervising University student projects. The University of Nottingham has a large team of internationally renowned MR researchers, and has played a key role in the development of MRI. It houses a range of MR equipment, from the whole body 7T scanner to an upright human MR system, and is currently constructing the UK national 11.7T facility. Strong collaborative links exist between the hospital and university MR groups, and the post holder would be encouraged to participate in this collaboration. Depending on the research experience of the post holder, he or she may be eligible to apply for an associate/honorary faculty appointment at the University, which we would strongly support.
You should be a HCPC registered clinical scientist, or eligible to apply e.g., completing the STP with specialism in imaging with non-ionising radiation. We would support the post holder’s future application for a HSST place if required. Duties will be split 80% for MRI and 20% for Ultrasound.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post graduate degree in sciences or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- PhD
Experience
Essential criteria
- The application of Medical Physics, especially MRI and Diagnostic Radiology in clinical environments
Analytical
Essential criteria
- Able to analyze and interpret complex scientific data
Desirable criteria
- Able to review and critically appraise emerging scientific literature
Organisational
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Research
Essential criteria
- Able to design and manage R & D projects
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Paul Morgan
- Job title
- Head of Non-ionising Imaging Physics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9249924
- Additional information
Contact phone number: 0115 9249924 extension 80618
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