Deputy Lead for MRI Physics

Thanks to growth in MRI clinical services in Southampton, we're looking for a highly experienced and enthusiastic MR Scientist to join the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Physics Team in Southampton, to help lead the group and support an innovative clinical MR service. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic yet friendly clinical environment.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached., You'll join a team of 3.6 WTE Clinical Scientists supporting 8 MRI scanners (6 x 1.5T and 2 x 3T, including a cardiac MRI scanner) at UHS, as well as external clients. One 3T scanner at UHS provides capacity for dedicated research sessions, with local R&D interests in neuro, oncology, lung and liver MRI. We also deliver specialist services covering MR quality assurance (QA), safety and clinical service development. Other exciting new opportunities are arising due to continued investment in clinical work and research in Southampton, including interventional and intraoperative MRI., You will be involved across the whole range of work provided by the group and will fully support MRI development opportunities that are emerging in MR Physics and Radiology, as well as deputising for the head of group as required. The role will include opportunities to lead on different work areas that the group is involved in, from clinical service development, which includes developing our role within our local imaging network, to research support and leadership. Other aspects of the role will involve assisting with the routine QA programme, providing MR Safety Expert advice (and working towards certification if not already achieved) and taking on teaching and training responsibilities, including STP training and multi-professional workforce development., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

We are keen to support the ongoing development of our staff, to drive forward our clinical and research areas of interest, and we encourage continuous professional development. We can offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, with the potential of a mixture of on-site and remote working.
What experience/skills are needed:
You should have a good honours degree in science or engineering, a higher degree, and significant experience of MR Physics applied in a clinical (hospital) environment. Experience in clinical MRI research and/or a relevant PhD would be advantageous but not essential. You should hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. You should have some experience in leading aspects of a clinical MRI Physics service and a good knowledge of MR physics (including recent developments) relating to a range of clinical applications. You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. An ability to travel to other sites would be preferred.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.