Research Radiographer

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking a Research Radiographer to coordinate and manage Radiology Research. The role involves ensuring that research safeguards patient well-being and is conducted within Good Clinical Practice. The successful candidate will support a multidisciplinary team and manage patient involvement in clinical trials. This position is ideal for a professional skilled in research with a background in radiology and a commitment to patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex clinical research workload at Band 6 or above.
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear manner.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Radiology Research activities.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Research Matron and team.
• Identify suitable patients for clinical trials.

Skills

Ability to critically analyse complex and acute radiographic images

Computer literacy including emails, Microsoft Word, Excel

Ability to manage own and others’ time effectively

Able to communicate complex information effectively

Committed to personal development

Education

BSc or Diploma in Radiology

Completed Master's degree in the speciality or related field

State Registration HCPC or RCT Registration

Job description

Research Radiographer

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Job Summary The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of Radiology Research at St George's Hospital. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patient and is conducted within Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Research Matron and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of a clinical trials portfolio and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service. The post holder will have the skills to perform a wide range of research activities across St George's Hospital Radiology Department to a high standard supporting the patient throughout a clinical trial. The post holder will also be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate. The post holder must also be willing to move to different clinical specialties within the remit of their qualifications and where the need to do so is identified.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At GESH we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Research.

Act as a role model for excellence in clinical research delivery.

Support research activities across the Radiology Department as prioritised by the Research Liaison Radiologists and Research Leads.

Provide support for the optimisation and development of research and support the internal clinical trials approvals process. Provide timely and professional support and assistance to colleagues, radiographers and research physicists, and other staff in service delivery and personal development.

Work with a high level of autonomy to manage his/her caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.

Identify suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending out-patient clinics (screening notes/clinician referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and assist in the recruitment of patients and research volunteers whilst adhering to the study recruitment criteria.

Assess patient eligibility by reviewing case histories, clinical notes and electronic health records in accordance with recruitment criteria.

Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry into any clinical trial programme, providing clear explanations of research projects and relevant documentation acting as a guide and advocate to the patient throughout the complex decision-making process.

Participate in the informed consent process ensuring adherence to the UK policy framework for health and social care research.

Evaluate patient eligibility and safe entry to clinical trials, co‑ordinating /undertaking investigations, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol requirements.

Register / randomise patients into clinical trial protocol and ensure all data inputs are accurately recorded thus maintaining the integrity of data for patients, research volunteers and service users.

Act as an on‑going resource and support to patients and their carers, regarding practical aspects of clinical trial participation.

Recognise the complex emotional/psychological needs of patients entering a clinical trial and provide an appropriate level of support.

Collect any blood samples as required, strictly adhering to the clinical trial protocol and ensuring safe handling and appropriate storage of specimens.

Support the administration of trial drugs, be aware of and report any unusual side‑effects and interactions.

Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of patient events in patients medical notes.

Responsible for timely, accurate and complete documentation in the patients case report form (CRF).

Upload anonymous patient images to the required image upload portals provided by the sponsor and assist in data transfers to approved data safe havens.

Monitor and report treatment toxicity/side effects and initiate changes to treatment as required by the protocol.

Record and report adverse events, serious advent events and suspected, unexpected, serious adverse reactions (SUSARS) that occur whilst the patient is participating in the clinical trial to relevant personnel and act as defined in trial protocol and according to Trust policy.

Implement and adhere to the European Directive for clinical trials incorporating the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice).

Co‑ordinate end of trial activities including archiving.

Prepare for and participate in internal and external audit inspection processes.

Demonstrate awareness and compliance to MHRA regulations, those associated with data protection and other relevant laws and regulations.

Organisational/Management

Work closely with the Research Liaison Radiologists and Research Leads in the provision of a comprehensive clinical trial service.

Be aware of and work within Local Trusts policies and procedures.

Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.

Liaise with the medical team and sponsor organisation in:

• on‑study treatment and follow‑up of patient
• ensuring the collection of accurate data

Implement the set‑up of clinical trials on site, involving liaison with Trust R&D, Sponsor Organisations, Clinical Trials Units and other relevant staff to facilitate trial set‑up visits.

Ensure that timely and accurate screening and accrual data is recorded and reported as required.

Liaise with other departments and wards at the site/s, including attendance at relevant Multidisciplinary meetings in order to promote collaborative working, integration of research and maintenance of open and effective communication.

Inform appropriate groups of clinicians, Clinical nurse specialists and departments/wards of the content of the research portfolio.

Be able to provide information to allow for invoices to be raised for payments where appropriate.

Identify barriers to recruitment to trials and plan and implement strategies to overcome them.

Innovate and contribute to the development of clinical research policies/procedures/Standard Operating Procedures within the department.

Keep up to date on research management issues through liaising with Research Matron and attending national meetings.

Education and Training

Act as an expert resource for colleagues in relation to clinical trials

Continue and provide evidence of own professional development.

Maintain links with other clinical trials professionals across local and national networks to share knowledge, skills and provide mutual support.

Maintain up to date knowledge of research related advances in clinical trials.

Attend national meetings in relation to clinical trials as appropriate and agreed with line manager.

Participate in provision of education and study days Trust wide to all levels of clinical staff to promote clinical trial awareness.

Attend trial Investigator meetings and conferences as appropriate when required.

Disseminate research by assisting in the preparation of poster/research papers for meetings, conferences and publications.

Contribute to the induction and orientation of new research nurses/practitioners to the Team.

To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• BSc or Diploma in Radiology
• State Registration HCPC or RCT Registration
• Completed post graduate qualification in speciality or clinical research related field
• Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of relevant specialist post‑degree or diploma courses for Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of 3T MRI
• Experience in research
• Completed Master's degree in the speciality or related field or willing to work towards

Experience

• A range of post qualification clinical experience
• Experience of managing complex clinical research workload at Band 6 or above
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies
• Evidence of successfully working with and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and Staff
• Experience and evidence of using highly developed motivational and negotiation skills to affect change
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Participation in quality assurance and clinical audit
• Participation in quality assurance and clinical audit
• Experience of radiation protection procedures
• Experience of phlebotomy

Skills

• Evidence of ability to critically analyse complex and acute radiographic images
• Evidence of participation in QA and maintenance of agreed standards
• Ability to manage own & other’s time, workload and caseload effectively
• Computer literacy including emails, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & databases utilised in clinical research
• Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication
• Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
• Committed to personal development
• Highly motivated & able to motivate others
• Able to communicate complex information effectively across disciplines and agencies
• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
• Working knowledge of current Health and Safety issues relevant to post

Other

• Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working

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.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust