Job summaryThe Stroke fellowship is a one year post-radiology CCT training program, providing clinical experience across the full range of adult stroke and related presentation and pathologies. We are looking for a candidayte who will commence the fellowship in September 2026. The post will be full time and be based at LUHFT, working across AUH and RLUH sites.
The successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of stroke diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI and vascular ultrasound. The candidates are required to have good foundation in interpretation reporting of CT/MRI brain and angiography. We are a hyperacute stroke unit and receive regional referral. The stroke related interventions are performed at our neighbouring Trust - Walton Neuro Centre. While the post is largely based at LUHFT, there is provision to work collaboratively with Walton Neuro Centre and thus gain further valuable experience.
The fellow will work closely with our experienced and cohesive Stroke Imaging consultant group, participating in interpretation and reporting of stroke imaging (with adequate supervision) and attendance at these MDTs. This is purely a diagnostic post. No on-call requirement.
Main duties of the job- Diagnostic Stroke and brain imaging interpretation and reporting
- Stroke hot reporting and queries
- Support for specialist MDTs in conjunction with consultants
- Radiology in-patient and outpatient reporting
- Participate in quality improvement, audit and clinical governance
- Provide support/education for resident trainees assigned to the department
About usNHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
per annum (dependant on experience)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 287-DTC-114-26
Job locations: Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see job description and personal specification for the post of Stroke Imaging Fellow main responsibilities.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Medical degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
- CCT (or eligible within 6 months)
- Full registration which permits working in non-training posts
ExperienceEssential- 5 years satisfactory completion of radiology training with FRCR or equivalent
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of working independently
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Desirable- Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of active participation n audit
- Understanding of basic research principles and evidence based practice
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
SkillsEssential- Demonstrates appropriate clinical and technical competence and evidence of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues - demonstrated by having undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR having achieved a score of 7 in speaking and overall and score of 6 in listening, reading and writing in the IELTS test
- Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Able to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations and to be aware of own limitations
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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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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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director, Dr. Gajraj Sharma, gajraj.sharma@liverpoolft.nhs.uk, 01515293915
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
per annum (dependant on experience)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 287-DTC-114-26
Job locations: Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
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