Radiology Research Manager (EF:100)

Main area: Radiology - Research & Development. Grade: Band 7. Contract: Fixed term 2 years (review for extension with option to terminate or convert to permanent). Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £58,133‑£65,261 per annum including high cost allowance. Closing date: 01/07/2026 23:59. Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London.

The Department of Radiology, including Nuclear Medicine, provides a full range of imaging and treatment services. This role is best suited to an experienced Radiographer or Technologist with experience managing research within a Radiology Department.

The Research Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing research activity (commercial and non‑commercial trials) involving Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will be the primary point of contact for all imaging research and trial related queries within Radiology.
• Identifying resourcing and capacity requirements of trials and consulting with radiology staff.
• Managing costs, ensuring recovery of associated revenue and funding.
• Co‑ordinating governance requirements for research involving ionising radiation and radiopharmaceuticals in collaboration with the Radiation Protection Department.
• Preparing and managing regulatory paperwork (IR(ME)R, ARSAC, IRAS, etc.) and ensuring timely sign‑off.
• Consulting with Radiology senior staff regarding capacity limits and scheduling trials.
• Attending trial feasibility meetings, R&D committee meetings, site selection and initiation visits.
• Providing costings for clinical trial procedures and finalising capacity and costing approval with Clinical Research Leads.
• Responding to imaging queries from sponsors, CROs and trial coordinators.
• Developing robust methods of recording and reporting clinical trial radiology activity (e.g., RESIST/Lugano reporting).
• Training and supporting new members of radiology in clinical trial imaging.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• To act as the primary contact between principal investigators, trial coordinators and radiology staff; to facilitate trial set‑up, capacity assessment, regulatory compliance, cost management, and reporting.
• Assist sponsors with pre‑trial paperwork and protocols.
• Distribute and review trial protocols, IRAS forms and study documents.
• Identify discrepancies and suggest amendments.
• Coordinate regulatory approvals and monitor timelines.
• Consult on imaging capacity with senior radiographers and managers.
• Collaborate with Radiation Protection on trial set‑up.
• Attend internal and external meetings relevant to trial imaging.
• Provide guidance on imaging procedure requests in computer systems.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and implement quality assurance.
• Provide training on clinical trial imaging to new staff.

Person specification – Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) or equivalent Qualified Technologist.
• HCPC registration or registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
• Post‑graduate study e.g. PGDip Nuclear Medicine.

Key skills:

• Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and complex situations.
• Analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across functions.
• Initiative, judgement and independent working.

Experience:

• Extensive experience as a senior radiographer.
• Organisational experience within a research or clinical environment.
• Experience reviewing complex study documents (protocols, IRAS, PIS, ICF).
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Q‑Pulse.

Additional criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to meet Trust values.
• Commitment to improving health through research.
• Independent work and teamwork capability.
• Resilience, flexibility and innovative problem‑solving.
• Professional approach to confidential information.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the NHS research agenda.
• Working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, GCP, ethics and governance.
• Good knowledge of Radiology (US, CT, MRI, IR) and Nuclear Medicine (PET‑CT, DEXA).

Employment conditions: Access to vulnerable people is part of the role; Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required. Additional governance and safety training will be provided.