Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MSK Radiology Fellow
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post within Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) Foundation Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic Radiology Fellows (3) to join the team of existing Specialist Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiologists working cross-site to provide a complete spectrum of general and specialist MSK, Trauma, and Sarcoma Radiology services both locally and nationally. The post will contribute to the provision and development of these services in conjunction with Radiology and clinical colleagues. Based jointly between the Radiology Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU, and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7HE.

Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to provide broad post-CCT training experience in musculoskeletal radiology. The fellow will be expected to:

• work with the consultants and SpRs to fulfil the clinical obligations of the department
• participate in research projects
• participate in formal and informal teaching

The post-holder will be expected to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant areas of practice.

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-CSS-MS-8183603-S6

Job responsibilities
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 may be expected to participate in teaching of the specialist registrars and occasionally other medical and non-medical personnel. There are 10 WTE Consultant Radiologists, who perform only skeletal imaging. They also head up the department that comprises of up to 3 Fellows, and two or three Specialist Registrars. The practice covers MSK tumour, paediatric MSK/rheumatology, elective orthopaedic and rheumatological imaging at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, trauma imaging at the John Radcliffe Hospital and elective CT and CT guided intervention at the Churchill hospital.

The post holder will be required to work within the Trusts management procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her department under the direction of the Clinical Director.

Person Specification
GMC registration (Essential): Full GMC registration
Qualifications/training (Essential):

• FRCR or equivalent
• MB BS or equivalent
• 4 years SPR radiology training

Qualifications/training (Desirable): Additional higher medical degree
Experience (Desirable): Interest in research with publications
Skills and knowledge (Essential):

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role in MSK radiology in a large teaching hospital
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit
• Good written English, communication skills should be highly developed

Skills and knowledge (Desirable):

• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
• Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, United Kingdom

Contact: Clinical Lead of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Rajat Chowdhury, Rajat.Chowdhury@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865738202

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