Clinical Fellow in Musculoskeletal Radiology

The fellow will participate in an intensive training program in all aspects of musculoskeletal imaging which includes plain film radiographs, MRI, MR arthrography, CT, ultrasound and image guided percutaneous biopsy. There will also be an opportunity to gain experience in image guided spinal intervention including cementoplasties and assist with radiofrequency and cryoablation cases.

There are 4 all day general anaesthetic lists undertaken within the imaging department primarily for bone and soft tissue biopsy, spinal interventional cases, vertebroplasty and cementoplasty service for the treatment of both osteoporotic disease as well as skeletal metastatic disease. There is an established radiofrequency ablation service for the treatment of various benign conditions. This service treats primarily primary osteoid osteomas although the service is developing to take on other primarily benign bone conditions. A Cryotherapy service was also set up in 2021.

Wide varieties of Ultrasound diagnostic and therapeutic joint injections are performed including both spine and joint. Significant numbers of diagnostic root blocks are undertaken together with some facet joint blocks as well as diagnostic joint injections of particularly the foot and ankle region. The fellow will be expected to participate in USGI lists.

There will be opportunities to attend weekly Musculoskeletal MDT meetings, Sarcoma MDT and Spinal Orthopaedic MDT.

The fellow will also be expected to participate in reporting of MSK examinations.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in research and audit with a view to presentation at national/international meetings and publication. Full support facilities including a shared office and computer will be provided together with some secretarial support.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will produce publications during their period in post and contribute to radiological scientific meetings.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Qualifications

Essential: - Full GMC registration; - FRCR

Experience

Essential: - Experienced in full range of diagnostic radiology including CT, MRI, US, fluoroscopy and plain film reporting.; - Experienced in musculoskeletal MRI and US.

Desirable: - Extensive post CCT experience

Knowledge

Essential: - Training in general and MSK imaging including MRI, ultrasound and interventional techniques.

Desirable: - Varied experience in diagnostic MSK Ultrasound; - Varied experience in MSK intervention, including vertebroplasty and radiofrequency ablation,

Skills

Desirable: - Leadership skills appropriate to participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team

Other

Essential: - Evidence of participation in clinical audit; - Presentations and/or publications on Imaging topics especially musculoskeletal imaging

Desirable: - Specialist orthopaedic oncology interest (diagnostic and intervention); - Involvement in teaching and training of radiology SpR's