University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Imaging R&D Project Assistant

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

The Imaging Research and Development Team are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding team. Our busy team supports a wide portfolio of clinical trials across all our sites.

The post holder will be an organised, self-motivated individual who is keen to learn new things, particularly where there is limited experience of research.

The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, have a 'can-do' attitude and should be able to effectively demonstrate that they can also work well as part of a Team.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months and will be based here at QEHB, however, the successful post holder may be asked to cross cover other members of the team in cases of annual leave and sickness.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to provide a consistent and efficient administrative service on behalf of Imaging and the wider RD&I Team.

Areas of work are to include:

*Daily auditing and reporting of activity for all research studies across the wide clinical trial portfolio, using internal radiology systems

*Co-ordination of setting up clinical trials in line with the Trust Policies and Procedures.

*Data collection and handling, ensuring accuracy at all times.

*Dealing with and responding promptly and professionally to various data queries.

*Invoicing -- processing and maintaining accurate records for research studies across the wide clinical trial portfolio.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1092143

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent numeracy and literacy
*A level or equivalent of ONC in Business Studies plus experience in undertaking a range of work procedures
*NVQ3 in field such as business administration with experience in undertaking a range of work procedures or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

*NVQ4 or equivalent relevant experience
*Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of a methodical approach and effective organisational skills

Desirable

*Ability to source, research and collate information/data
*Presentation skills
*Ability to implement change in a process
*Knowledge of National policies, procedures and initiatives or current issues facing the NHS

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability
*Team player
*A proven problem-solving ability
*A proven ability to interpret data
*Ability to analyse and report data in a format which is consistent with the needs of the audience
*Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
*Proactive and able to work on own initiative
*Enthusiastic and self-motivated
*Ability to demonstrate integrity and common sense
*A proven problem-solving ability
*Good communication skills
*Team player

Desirable

*IT literate -- Intermediate level MS office skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent numeracy and literacy
*A level or equivalent of ONC in Business Studies plus experience in undertaking a range of work procedures
*NVQ3 in field such as business administration with experience in undertaking a range of work procedures or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

*NVQ4 or equivalent relevant experience
*Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of a methodical approach and effective organisational skills

Desirable

*Ability to source, research and collate information/data
*Presentation skills
*Ability to implement change in a process
*Knowledge of National policies, procedures and initiatives or current issues facing the NHS

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability
*Team player
*A proven problem-solving ability
*A proven ability to interpret data
*Ability to analyse and report data in a format which is consistent with the needs of the audience
*Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
*Proactive and able to work on own initiative
*Enthusiastic and self-motivated
*Ability to demonstrate integrity and common sense
*A proven problem-solving ability
*Good communication skills
*Team player

Desirable

*IT literate -- Intermediate level MS office skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)