Job summary
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, ensuring all research participants receive a high standard of care. This includes responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of research protocols to ensure optimum safety and care, and ensuring studies meet requirements relating to IR(ME)R 2017 – Procedures regarding medical exposures for research purposes.
Main duties
Work alongside the Research Lead Radiographer and a multidisciplinary team to provide oversight and coordination 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 the professional scope of practice, representing the imaging and research department at all times, leading, supporting and coordinating service provision as required. Act as an expert resource for colleagues, assess, prioritise and organise work within the assigned area of work. Follow policies, procedures and protocols relating to and underpinning radiology service in line with guidance from the 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. The Trust, formed in February 2017, is committed to providing the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals enables seamless care, greater investment in specialist treatment and world‑leading neonatal and fetal work, and a stronger 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 the UK’s two dedicated women’s hospitals and the busiest single‑site maternity unit, delivering over 8,200 babies a year and offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services offer unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership for young people aged 0‑25 years old.
The Trust promotes inclusion, diversity and equality and encourages applications from all community members who meet the role criteria, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted: 08 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 284‑25‑7348200‑COCM
Job location: Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. When completing your application, ensure you have evidence of how you meet the job description and person specification, including transferable experience, qualifications, skills and, if applicable, professional registration details.
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles, and when that happens we bring the closing date forward. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Analytical and judgement skills
* Attention to detail and assertiveness
* Ability to work under high pressure, with high levels of organization, and prioritise and delegate tasks
* Effective problem‑solving skills
Professional/managerial/specialist knowledge
* PACS, RIS and IT experience with good Microsoft knowledge
Personal skills / abilities and attributes
* Capable of working under close supervision and willing to accept constructive improvement suggestions
* Initiative and self‑motivation
* Effective teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment
Qualifications
* BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
* HCPC Registration
Desirable
* Certificate in administering IV injections
* Current GCP certificate
Knowledge & nature of experience
* 2 years experience as a Band 5 radiographer
* MRI experience
* Evidence of personal and professional development
* Working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations, Health & Safety and confidentiality of information
* Experience in paediatrics (desirable)
Disclosure and barring service check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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 on criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH
Employer website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/
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