Job Title: Research Radiographer
Agency: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 38,682 – 46,580 £ / Year

Job Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our dedicated and welcoming paediatric Radiology team. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high-quality, child-centred diagnostic imaging service across Sheffield and surrounding areas.

We offer many CPD opportunities, including research, audits, and specialist training, and are committed to supporting and empowering our staff.

About You:

• HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer (DCR/BSc) with post-qualification development and ICH-GCP certification.
• Experienced in supporting clinical trials and delivering both general and complex imaging procedures in an NHS or similar setting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple research projects and work effectively both independently and within a team.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Imaging Lead (interim), some of your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver a high-quality, efficient paediatric research diagnostic imaging service as part of the radiography team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
• Support and guide clinical trials in diagnostic imaging, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, IR(ME)R 2024, HRA, MHRA, and Trust policies; coordinate approvals, maintain trial documentation, and liaise with regulatory authorities, sponsors, and participating sites.
• Act as a role model, mentoring colleagues, contributing to the development of research policies and SOPs, resolving trial initiation issues, and deputising for the Research Lead as required.
• Maintain professional diagnostic radiography skills, contribute to safe and high-quality imaging services, and provide guidance to modality leads, researchers, and trial teams to ensure smooth study delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• HCPC registration
• DCR(R) / Degree in Radiography or recognised equivalent
• Evidence of post qualification study and career development
• ICH-GCP qualification

Desirable

• Interest or CPD aimed at paediatric radiology imaging
• Project Management Qualification
• Postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Radiographic clinical practice in an NHS or similar organisational environment
• Experience in supporting clinical trials within radiology or a related medical field.
• Experience in performing both general and complex imaging procedures.
• Experience in managing multiple projects/assignments independently and as a team

Desirable

• Project Management
• Experience of undertaking an audit to inform or produce changes to practice.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• In-depth understanding of diagnostic imaging procedures and their application in clinical and research settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of secure electronic data transfer methods, ensuring patient and personal information is protected in line with GDPR, NHS, and research governance requirements.
• Awareness of ethical and regulatory processes for clinical trials, including submissions to the ethics committee.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and clinical trial requirements into clear guidance for the team.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple clinical research projects simultaneously, ensuring trials are initiated, documented, and delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with governance requirements.
• Ability to communicate sensitive and confidential information concerning patients/families, such as safeguarding or life-limiting conditions, adhering to GDPR standards.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Act as a role model for research practice, mentoring colleagues, and promoting high standards.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance processes, policies, and personal professional development.

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).

Closing Date: 02 February 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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