Band 6 Project Research Officer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Band 6 Project Research Officer to manage various HealthTech research projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant science/health degree and experience in project management, academic writing, and research principles. They'll be part of a collaborative team, ensuring that research complies with regulatory standards. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in its work culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant First Degree in a science/health-related discipline or equivalent with additional training.
• Relevant Postgraduate diploma in a science/health discipline or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage scientific aspects of multiple HealthTech research projects.
• Produce written reports and presentations to communicate study progress.
• Manage several research projects simultaneously.

Skills

Project management training

Academic/scientific writing

Knowledge of research governance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant First Degree in science/health

Relevant Postgraduate diploma in science/health

Job description

Band 6 Project Research Officer

The closing date is 08 February 2026

An exciting opportunity to join the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and robotics (NIIHR HRC-DDR), part of Research Development and Innovation at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The HRC-DDR is a research infrastructure funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) who support the development and testing of novel medical devices and health technologies. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Project Research Officer to lead and manage scientific aspects of projects within the HRC-DDR.

Working with technology innovators, the HRC-DDR guide partners through the complex regulatory process for medical devices and health technologies by completing human factors usability testing, device functionality testing, health economic evaluations, patient and public involvement work and first in human clinical investigations. The post holder will support and deliver multiple research studies and their associated activities within the NIHR HRC-DDR portfolio.

The post is a 12month, Fixed Term contract, maternity cover position.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the HRC-DDR team and will report directly to the portfolio manager. They will have a key role in delivering multiple HealthTech research projects, working collaboratively across Research, Development and Innovation and the wider UHB, as well as with external partners such as commercial organisations and universities. The post holder will be required to manage several research projects simultaneously, perform external funding applications and proactively monitor internal and external deadlines to collaborator-specific requirements. Using initiative, the post holder will independently manage their workload to ensure project activities are delivered to International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) requirements. They will also be expected to produce written reports and presentations to communicate updates on study progress and findings. Day to day, the role demands excellent planning and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, problem solving and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of audiences.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Qualifications

• Relevant First Degree in a science/health related discipline or equivalent with relevant additional training plus relevant research experience.
• Relevant Post graduate diploma in a science/health related discipline or equivalent and significant knowledge of project management
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Project management training

Experience

• Experience of health-related subject matter
• Experience of academic/scientific writing
• Sound knowledge of the principles of research governance and ICH-GCP.
• Experience of study documentation preparation; protocol development,participant information sheets, reports and minute writing.
• Understanding of University / NHS research environment
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of issues relating to Research Governance li>
• Understanding of biomedical research funders both in the UK, EU and the USA
• Experience of creating research ethics applications including all supporting documentation and knowledge of HRA and MHRA application process.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust