About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead in the development of the clinical MR physics service within Newcastle and the North-East and North Cumbria region. You will work alongside the section lead for MR and Ultrasound Physics and other members of the MR physics team in shaping the MR physics service provided to a diverse range of NHS and non-NHS MR services, including specialist neurosciences, cardiothoracic, radiotherapy and children's MR departments. We currently provide support for 33 MR systems, including 1.5 T and 3 T systems, in both acute and Community Diagnostic Centre settings.
Interview Date Tuesday 30 June 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
We're looking for an MR Clinical Scientist with significant experience in the provision of clinical support to MR services, including complex safety support, service development and teaching. Your enthusiasm and strategic vision will help develop and shape MR physics services in the North-East and North Cumbria region.
Key elements of the role include:
Provision of expert clinical and safety support to a diverse range of MR departments. You will have managerial responsibility for the MR physics service. You will be appointed as MRSE and lead in the provision of clinical MR physics support to one or more NHS trusts in the North-East and North Cumbria region. You will hold the IPEM MRSE Certificate of Competence or be able to demonstrate that you have the knowledge and experience to apply for this on or before being appointed in the role. You will provide support for advanced imaging services as required (e.g. fMRI, DTI, cardiac, MR-RT) and complex implant scanning (e.g. CIEDs, neurostimulators, off-label scanning). You will contribute to teaching on the Newcastle University Medical Physics MSc programme and other formal and informal teaching provided by the MR physics service.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
The MR physics service is part of the Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety Unit, which provides services to ionising and non-ionising imaging providers across the Nort-East and North Cumbria region. We also deliver teaching in conjunction with Newcastle University on one of three academic Medical Physics STP programmes in England, and clinical scientist training as part of the Northern Training Consortium.
The MR physics service also has strong links with the MR research group at the University of Newcastle, and you will be involved in collaboration with the group to further develop translational research activities, in addition to supporting clinical research within the Trust.
The role will involve visits to other NHS trusts around the region so requires a willingness to travel to other sites on a regular basis. This means that there are opportunities to live not just within Newcastle itself, but anywhere in the wider North-East and North Cumbria region, from coastal Northumberland to the Pennines.
Responsible for the provision of one or more IPRS services, as detailed in role descriptor, to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) and other customer Trusts in Northern England. Provides professional leadership in area of expertise. Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility. Develops implements and monitors clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise. Initiates, develops and delivers research and development activities for healthcare advancement. Manages a team of clinical scientists and technologists delivering the service. Contributes to service and staff development throughout NMPCE.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
Honours degree (1st or 2nd class) in Physics, or equivalent MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist) Certificate of competence in appropriate area, as detailed in role descriptor (or application in progress) Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
Ph.D. in Physics or related topic Membership of an appropriate professional body
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Specialist in-depth knowledge of work area including relevant legislation Expert knowledge of relevant quality assurance requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of clinical equipment relating to service Wide knowledge of ionising/non-ionising radiation protection, as appropriate to service Understanding of dosimetry, calibration and radiation monitoring equipment appropriate to service Sufficient experience to act as a certificated expert in relevant area Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising or non-ionising radiations Experience of developing services Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
Desirable
Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff Experience of evaluation and procurement of clinical equipment Experience of performing research Experience of publishing research and presenting at scientific and clinical meetings
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to successfully manage & motivate staff Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions Good report writing & presentation skills Training, teaching & mentoring skills IT skills including databases, spreadsheets Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills Good leadership skills Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
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.
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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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)