Job summary
Radiology Department - Directorate of Imaging

Trauma Imaging Fellow - MT04 - MT05 depending on experience.

The Trauma/Emergency Imaging fellowship is a one-year post-radiology CCT training program, providing clinical experience across the full range of adult emergency and acute imaging, and related presentation and pathologies.

We are looking for a candidate 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 emergency/acute diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI and possibly ultrasound. The candidate is required to have a good foundation in interpretation reporting of cross-sectional imaging.

We are a hyperacute stroke unit and the northwest regional trauma unit, receiving high volume regional referrals. AUH hosts the trauma mdts.

The fellow will work closely with our experienced and cohesive trauma imaging consultant group, participating in interpretation and reporting of emergency/acute imaging (with adequate supervision) and attendance at these MDTs.

This is purely a diagnostic post. No on-call requirement. T

Main duties of the job

• Diagnostic trauma/emergency imaging interpretation and reporting
• 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 us
NHS 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.

Details
Date posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
Per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 287-DTC-112-26
Job locations: Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification for the Trauma Imaging Fellow for full details

Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential

• Medical Degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
• 5 years satisfactory completion of radiology training with FRCR or equivalent
• CCT (or eligible within 6 months)
• GMC Registration

Experience
Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Evidence of working independently

Audit
Desirable

• Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of active participation in audit

Research and Teachin
Essential

• Understanding of basic research principles and evidence based practice
• Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others

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 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).

UK Registration
Applicants 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 details
Employer 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 details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Dr. Gajraj Sharma
gajraj.sharma@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
01515293915

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