Specialist Radiographer - Research & Development

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a Specialist Radiographer for Research & Development. The successful candidate will support clinical trials, ensuring high standards of care and safety. Responsibilities include implementing research protocols and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration, and at least 2 years of experience as a radiographer. This role offers a yearly salary between £38,682 and £46,580 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a band 5 radiographer.
• MRI experience is required.
• Must have working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Research Lead Radiographer in clinical trials.
• Implement and monitor research protocols for safety.
• Coordinate clinical research across Radiology.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)

HCPC Registration

Current GCP certificate

Tools

PACS

RIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Radiographer - Research & Development

The closing date is 06 January 2026

The successful candidate will support the Research Lead Radiographer in the identification, planning, performance and delivery of portfolio and non-portfolio, commercial and non-commercial clinical trials, in an environment in which all research participants receive a high standard of care. This includes being responsible for the implementation and monitoring of research protocols to ensure optimum safety and care; ensuring studies meet requirements with regards to IR(ME)R 2017 - Procedures regarding medical exposures for research purposes.

Main duties of the job

To work alongside the Research Lead Radiographer and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the oversight and co-ordination of the clinical and educational requirements of clinical research across Radiology at a consistently high technical level and professional standard.

Work in line with service needs and within professional scope of practice. You will represent the imaging and research department at all times, leading, supporting and coordinating service provision as required. This includes being responsible for the implementation and monitoring of research protocols to ensure optimum safety and care; ensuring studies meet requirements with regards to IR(ME)R 2017 - Procedures regarding medical exposures for research purposes. This includes acting as an expert resource for colleagues to support them in the delivery of safe and valid research and effective care assess, prioritise and organise own workload within assigned area of work.

Follow policies, procedures and protocols relating to and underpinning the radiology service in line with guidance from Royal College of Radiologists and College of Radiographers

The post holder will be based in Research and Development at Birmingham Children's Hospital on non-clinical days and within the Radiology Department at Birmingham Children's Hospital when undertaking Clinical duties.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world‑leading neo‑natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family‑centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Attention to detail and assertive
• Working in periods of high pressure High level of work organization, able to prioritise and delegate
• Effective problem‑solving skills

Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

• PACS, RIS and IT experience with good Microsoft knowledge

Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

• Able to work under close supervision and willing to accept constructive suggestions for improvement
• Ability to use and act on own initiative
• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC Registration
• Current GCP certificate

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

• 2 years experience as a band 5 radiographer
• MRI experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations, Health & Safety and Confidentiality of Information
• Experience in paediatrics

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.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearDependant on experience