About this role
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.
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Department of Radiology, Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)