• Job Description

  Req#: C9156-7269968?language=en&page=192&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This post is open to the Cornwall Healthcare community only.

  We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist specialising in MR physics to join the expanding Clinical and Radiation Physics department based at The Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. The post is suitable for a recognised MR Safety Expert or someone working towards recognition. Whilst the role is primarily aimed at providing MR physics support, there will be an expectation and opportunity for involvement and development of other areas of service dependent on the applicant's interests and experience, for example other non-ionising related services and/or scientific computing.

  Main duties of the job

  The main purpose of this role is to support all aspects of MR physics at RCHT. Working closely with the MR Imaging team, this role will support MR safety advice for patients, staff and the Trust; optimisation of clinical protocols and sequences; quality assurance of MRI equipment and assisting with MR related procurement exercises.

  About us

  The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

  visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

  We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

  The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

  Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

  It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

  Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

  https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

  Details

  Date posted

  03 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  156-7269968

  Job locations

  Royal Cornwall Hospital

  Treliske

  Truro

  TR1 3LQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

  To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

  For further information please visit:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  We reserve the right to close this advert early.

  We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

  We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

  To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

  For further information please visit:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  We reserve the right to close this advert early.

  We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

  We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC registered Clinical Scientist?
  • Relevant MSc or equivalent training/experience
  • Advanced theoretical knowledge of MR physics including optimisation, of clinical MR techniques and patient safety

  Desirable

  • MR Safety Expert
  • STP specialism (or equivalent) in non-ionising radiation

  Practical & Intellectual skills

  Essential

  • Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. Able to accept a high level of autonomy and act under own initiative, guided by peers or external reference points.
  • Able to use Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint etc to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information, calculate results and prepare reports.
  • Able to solve complex problems using analytical skills and clinical judgement.

  Desirable

  • Advanced teaching experience / presentation skills to promote understanding
  • Ability to develop protocols for use in imaging services.
  • Understanding of quality systems.
  • Experience of computer programming language(s)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC registered Clinical Scientist?
  • Relevant MSc or equivalent training/experience
  • Advanced theoretical knowledge of MR physics including optimisation, of clinical MR techniques and patient safety

  Desirable

  • MR Safety Expert
  • STP specialism (or equivalent) in non-ionising radiation

  Practical & Intellectual skills

  Essential

  • Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. Able to accept a high level of autonomy and act under own initiative, guided by peers or external reference points.
  • Able to use Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint etc to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information, calculate results and prepare reports.
  • Able to solve complex problems using analytical skills and clinical judgement.

  Desirable

  • Advanced teaching experience / presentation skills to promote understanding
  • Ability to develop protocols for use in imaging services.
  • Understanding of quality systems.
  • Experience of computer programming language(s)

  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

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  Royal Cornwall Hospital

  Treliske

  Truro

  TR1 3LQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  Royal Cornwall Hospital

  Treliske

  Truro

  TR1 3LQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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