Clinical Fellow in MSK Radiology

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a whole time fixed term (12 months ) Clinical Fellow in MSK Radiology. This is a full time 40 hours per week position. This post commences on 04/08/2027 and ends on 01/08/2028

The faculty is active in a variety of clinical research projects and the fellow will be given the opportunity to complete a research project during their fellowship.

There are ample opportunities for teaching and research. Radiology Registrars from Oxford rotate through the Department, and as of this year, the training of 2 IR Fellows is shared with Oxford.

Qualifications required are full GMC registration and relevant specialist experience.

Many clinical services have recently been reconfigured across the Trust with most acute services being localized at Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe remains the acute site for Cardiology and Hyper Acute Stroke, serving Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

Main duties of the job

The Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship is a clinical and research program based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC), the oldest, and one of the largest spinal injury centres in the world.

The fellow will participate in an intensive training program in musculoskeletal imaging, which includes plain film radiographs, ultrasound, CT and MRI of the musculoskeletal system, image-guided interventions, arthrography, percutaneous bone biopsy and complex spinal intervention including vertebroplasty and spinal ablation.

The fellow will be involved in a variety of novel techniques (for example dynamic MDCT for spinal stability) and be exposed to wide-ranging pathologies.

There will be opportunities to attend weekly Musculoskeletal MDT meetings, Spinal Orthopaedic MDT, Spinal Injury MDT at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and attend the regional Sarcoma MDT at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) in Oxford.

Fellowship training is enhanced by close collaboration interaction with the orthopaedic surgical staff and members of the rheumatology department. This will include opportunities to attend theatre for teaching from Mr Stuart Blagg, former President of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS) and to collaborate on research projects with the spinal orthopaedic fellows.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this post is to provide a broad training in musculoskeletal radiology. The fellow will be expected to: i) work with the consultant and SpRs to fulfil the clinical obligations of the department, ii) participate in research projects, iii) participate in formal and informal teaching.

Clinical Commitment

The fellow will join the Rota initially under the direct supervision of a consultant but will have a more autonomous role as he/she gains experience. The fellow will be expected to report a minimum of 200 plain x-rays per week.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The purpose of this post is to provide a broad training in musculoskeletal radiology. The fellow will be expected to: i) work with the consultant and SpRs to fulfil the clinical obligations of the department, ii) participate in research projects, iii) participate in formal and informal teaching.

Clinical Commitment

The fellow will join the Rota initially under the direct supervision of a consultant but will have a more autonomous role as he/she gains experience. The fellow will be expected to report a minimum of 200 plain x-rays per week.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
• Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
• Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• FRCR or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent
• 4 years SPR radiology training

Desirable

• Additional Higher Medical Degree

Experience

Essential

• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Interest in Research with publications

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Leadership Skills
• Organisation skills
• Professional - extra skills ort achievements
• Personal Skills
• Communication skills
• Teaching Skills
• Audit experience
• Knowledge of NHS organisation and Governments agenda for modernisation
• Computer skills
• Management training and experience

Other requirements

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• Ability to travel between multiple hospital sites

Person Specification
Trust Values

Essential

• Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
• Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
• Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• FRCR or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent
• 4 years SPR radiology training

Desirable

• Additional Higher Medical Degree

Experience

Essential

• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Interest in Research with publications

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Leadership Skills
• Organisation skills
• Professional - extra skills ort achievements
• Personal Skills
• Communication skills
• Teaching Skills
• Audit experience
• Knowledge of NHS organisation and Governments agenda for modernisation
• Computer skills
• Management training and experience

Other requirements

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• Ability to travel between multiple hospital sites

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Department of Radiology, Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

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