Job summary This Physics team at Barts Health support the Radiology MRI service, and is composed of four other full-time physicists, one US physicist and a specialist INIR trainee. Main duties of the job The MRI physics team prides itself in its research activities and has a strong research portfolio in acquisition and analysis of speech imaging. The successful candidate will also lead on Physics projects in AI image reconstruction, AI image analysis and speech MRI. They would also be encouraged to develop their own research interests. We have ongoing collaborations with most Institutes of the Barts Medical School and other QMUL departments. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-7050548NUH-A Job locations Newham Hospital London E13 8SL Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC state registered clinical scientist MSc medical physics BSc honours Desirable PhD MIPEM or equivalent Experience Essential SOP / GISP writing Neural Network for Reconstruction and Image Processing Practical experience of in-vivo scanning Publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences Desirable Grant writing Risk assessment / installation of MRI units Knowledge & Skills Essential In-depth understanding of MRI physics and technology In-depth understanding of MRI Safety Higher programming language Experience in delivery of teaching and professional training Post-graduate supervision Desirable Pulse Sequence Programming Communication Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels and backgrounds Out of normal hours working to gain access to clinical MRI scanners Desirable Present complex scientific papers to international conferences Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC state registered clinical scientist MSc medical physics BSc honours Desirable PhD MIPEM or equivalent Experience Essential SOP / GISP writing Neural Network for Reconstruction and Image Processing Practical experience of in-vivo scanning Publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences Desirable Grant writing Risk assessment / installation of MRI units Knowledge & Skills Essential In-depth understanding of MRI physics and technology In-depth understanding of MRI Safety Higher programming language Experience in delivery of teaching and professional training Post-graduate supervision Desirable Pulse Sequence Programming Communication Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels and backgrounds Out of normal hours working to gain access to clinical MRI scanners Desirable Present complex scientific papers to international conferences 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). Additional information 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 details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Newham Hospital London E13 8SL Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)