Trainee Clinical Scientist (Magnetic Resonance Physics): Sponsorship Available

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 3 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST

In 2020, Swansea Bay University Health Board established theMR Physics Group.

The successful candidate will become a part of this dynamic and friendly MR Physics team, providing scientific support to sites across Wales.

The NHS in Wales is offering a salaried post-graduate training post for a high calibre science graduate who is passionate about science and its role in patient care in the field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Physics. Please note that this post is open only to those who have been awarded or who are currently undertaking a recognised MSc in Medical Physicsor equivalent (e.g. PhD in MRI Physics).

The successful candidate will follow the Route 2 IPEM pathway which will lead to HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. Further details are available from https://www.ipem.ac.uk/learn/clinical-scientist-training/clinical-scientist-guided-training-scheme/what-is-route-2/

Main duties of the job

On completion of training, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude and commitment there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway to Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career in Medical Physics within Wales.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Honours Degree in Physics or closely related subject
  • Have taken part in supervised clinical activity to postgraduate diploma level Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments.
  • Accredited MSc in Medical Physics or a close equivalent (or working towards)

Essential Experience

Essential

  • Participation in research or development projects

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of scientific writing skills (e.g. papers, reports and/or protocols) Highly numerate and literate, capable of critically analysing data, facts or situations
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, activities and manage own work
  • High level of physical skills with ability to perform scientific work, including measurement and adjustment with a high degree of accuracy and precision on highly complex patient-critical equipment

Other Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Applicants will need to travel between various sites and transport heavy equipment so will need to possess a valid UK driving license to be able to use SBU pool car
  • Able to work flexible and unsocial hours, participating in out-of-hours QA including.
  • Evidence of involvement in professional activities

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).

Closing Date: 20 August 2026

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