Post-CCT Fellowship in MSK and Trauma Imaging

(a) The purpose of this post is to provide broad training in Musculoskeletal & Trauma radiology. The fellow will be expected to:

i) Work with the consultants and specialist registrars (SpRs) to fulfil the clinical obligations of the department.

ii) Participate in research projects.

iii) Quality improvement and audit activity.

iv) Participate in formal and informal teaching to SpRs, medical students and ancillary medical personnel.

(b) Clinical Commitment: The fellow will initially be under the direct supervision of a consultant but will have a more autonomous role as they gain experience.

(c) On Call: Participation in the senior fellow on-call rota (approximately 1:6). This would be to support the first on junior radiology registrars. Services include tertiary level multi-modality imaging in hyperacute stroke and neurosurgery, vascular imaging (including for renal and pancreatic transplant assessment), Level 1 major trauma, and all areas of general radiology.

Applications are invited for a fixed term Post-CCT MSK and Trauma radiology fellow. The fellow will work closely alongside an established team of consultant MSK and Trauma radiologists.

The successful candidate will have completed formal training in radiology, and previous experience in MSK and trauma imaging is welcomed. Fellows will gain comprehensive exposure to diagnostic plain film, US, CT and MRI, and will also obtain experience in a broad range of MSK procedures including spinal intervention. The fellow will be also expected to contribute to major trauma meetings and the general work of the department which includes participation in the fellow on-call rota.

An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged, and fellows are invited to organise and participate in regular teaching activities for other trainees in the department.

Applicants must hold FRCR or equivalent. Please apply online for this post. Only online applications will be considered.

If you have any queries regarding the application form please contact Dr Muthuswamy Sarvesvaran (m.sarvesvaran@nhs.net)

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, and season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Qualifications

Essential: - On GMC register/ licensed Medical Practitioner; - FRCR or equivalent

Desirable: - Post graduate degrees (BSc, MD, PhD etc)

Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty

Essential: - Experience in wide range of imaging modalities and specialties; - Pre-CCT Subspecialty training in MSK imaging

Desirable: - Experience of working in a level 1 trauma centre

Clinical skills

Essential: - General radiology: independent reporting of on call work, CT and Ultrasound and emergency MRI

Desirable: - Experience of reporting MSK CT/MRI and performing MSK US/CT interventions

Audit

Essential: - Experience of participating in clinical audits

Desirable: - Experience of leading clinical audits

Academic achievements including research/publications

Desirable: - Publications in peer reviewed journals.; - Presentations at national or international meetings.

Language

Essential: - Fluent English speaker

Physical requirements

Essential: - Physically capable of working as general radiologist; - Occupational health clearance for the role specified

Communication Skills

Essential: - Fluent English speaker. Experience of PACS/VR reporting