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Job overview
We offer an exciting opportunity for a specialist in MRI Physics for neuro-applications to support, and lead innovation within our nationally leading Neuroradiology imaging service.
Current facilities include our Siemens Vida (x2), Prisma and Skyra 3T systems, and a 1.5T Aera, including a neurosurgical intra-operative MRI suite. We are preparing to open a new neuroimaging facility in our Gray's Inn Road Neuroscience development, that will include 4 Siemens Cima.X systems and an additional Vida. We also provide MRI physics support to the 3T GE scanners at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy MRI Unit, and the Queen Square Imaging Centre.
We seek someone with enthusiasm for clinically applying advanced neuroimaging methods to benefit our patients, today as they attend our specialist hospital, and in the future through service innovation.
There will be opportunity to participate in research in collaboration with the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and the UCL Hawkes Institute, translating medical imaging innovations into neuroradiology practice for diagnosis and treatment-guidance. An honorary academic appointment with University College London may be available for a suitably qualified applicant.
With a relevant PhD, or significant postgraduate experience, you will be an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist. Experience in neurosurgical guidance systems, advanced MR methods (fMRI/DTI and/or MRS), and neuroimaging research is highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
1. Working as a member of our group providing MRI Physics support to the specialist neuro-MRI service at the National Hospital for Neurology, you will provide services including expert MRI safety advice, technical optimisation of advanced MRI and MRS protocols, advanced MRI examinations for neurosurgical guidance, and imaging-based translational research and development activities.
2. You will join our team providing MRI physics scientific support to the Department's intra-operative MRI service, including ad hoc scientific leadership and technical troubleshooting to enable the successful completion of neurosurgical procedures.
3. The post-holder will play a lead role in technical protocol set-up and harmonisation between our existing MRI scanners, and the 5 new Siemens MRI systems to be installed in our new Gray's Inn Road facility in 2026.
4. A key responsibility will be coordinating and delivering MRI physics support to the GE Discovery MR750 3T scanner at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy MRI Unit, in Buckinghamshire.
5. Supporting and participating in research and teaching will be important aspects of your role.
Working for our organisation
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:
1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital 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.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics, Computer Science or STP Medical Physics/Bioinformatics (Physical Sciences) or relevant equivalent subject.
* Health and Care Professions Council registration as a Clinical Scientist.
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of magnetic resonance physics, fMRI/DTI and MRS data analysis methods and clinical applications.
* Understanding of relevant UK MHRA MR Safety guidelines sufficient to provide guidance in the safe use of MRI.
Desirable criteria
* A relevant research degree (Ph.D.), or 4 years equivalent postgraduate experience in MRI Physics.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience providing expert MRI physics support in a critical clinical environment, including technical troubleshooting on your own initiative to ensure clinical outcomes.
* Experience of providing expert advice on physical MRI safety in a clinical context.
* Experience of independently operating and configuring contemporary MRI systems.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of image upload, and image fusion using a neuronavigation system such as Brainlab.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Programming skills in at least one mainstream scientific programming language, such as Matlab, python or C/C++.
* Ability to create and deliver scientific presentations.
* Ability to perform scientific statistical data analysis.
* Has significant personal drive and direction, and the ability to work with a large degree of autonomy.
Communication
Essential criteria
* Ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a wide range of audiences.
* Ability to write scientific reports to a professional standard.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
* Experience in supervising the work of students, trainees or other staff.
* Experience in delivering professional training to other staff groups.
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
* Availability to work on site when required at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery central London sites, and at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy MRI Unit, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.
* The post holder will be required to work occasionally in a strong (3T) magnetic field: thus, they must not be fitted with non-MRI conditional active medical implants or have any other contraindicated implants or conditions.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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