Trainee Clinical Scientist (Magnetic Resonance Physics)

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 Physics or 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.

About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 130-STP-HS003-0726
Job locations: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA

Job responsibilities
You will be located at the Singleton Hospital on the coast, adjacent to Swansea University. The Health Board covers a population of approximately 0.5 million people and also provides tertiary services including cancer across southwest Wales for close to a population of 1 million. The Health Board provides a full range of services across Singleton and Morriston Hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering is mostly based in the Singleton Hospital and operates across the Health Board and beyond, employing about 120 scientists, engineers and technicians. This is a particularly exciting time to train at Swansea with the successful candidate contributing to the development of the new MRI Physics service. MRI scientific services are provided to Health Boards across Wales and to Swansea University. The department has very strong links with the university with an active established research collaboration. Further information can be found at https://sbuhb.wales.nhs from where Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering will be found under the A-Z Hospital Services link.

The successful candidate will be based in South-west Wales at Singleton Hospital in Swansea and be employed by Swansea Bay University Health Board for the duration of their training. There will also be some travel expected in order to attend other training centres, sites at which services are provided or workshops.

Further information about the careers available in the Physical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering can be found at the following NHS Careers website: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/physical-sciences-and-biomedical-engineering

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of MRI Physics
Jonathan Phillips
Jon.Phillips@wales.nhs.uk
01792604256

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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