Job summary
We are currently appointing to our 12 month MSK Radiology Fellowship programme commencing November 2026.

This role is suitable for a Radiology trainee, who has recently attained CCT (or equivalent) in Radiology, or is within a short period of that attainment, wishing to pursue their career in the field of Musculo-skeletal Radiology.

The Fellowship will enable the appointee to gain specialist experience in this area including all aspects of imaging of the locomotor system and will be excellent preparation for a consultant role in this sub-specialty.

Main duties of the job

• The postholder will undertake reporting, intervention and ultrasound lists.
• Active participation particularly in the tumour MDT is strongly encouraged.
• The time table will be tailored to personal interest.
• There will be an expectation of a small amount of non-orthopaedic work in the weekly timetable.

The weekly sessional arrangements are usually agreed following discussion. There is no on-call associated with this post.

About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndŵr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Job responsibilities
The Department of Radiology at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital consists of:

• MRI Scanner (3T Vida (2022))
• MRI Scanner (1.5T Siemens Sola (2020))
• CT scanner (Canon Aquilion One (2018))
• Ultrasound Scanner (Siemens Acuson S2000 (2017), 2 x Canon Aplio i800 (2020))
• Specials Room / General Radiography (Siemens Multitom Rax (2020))
• 6 x General Radiography units
• 1 x O Arm

The Department is staffed by eight Consultant Radiologists, all of whose specialist interest is musculoskeletal radiology.

Dr Victor Cassar-Pullicino LRCP, MRCS, DMRD, MD, FRCR, FFSEM (UK)
Dr Prudencia Tyrrell MB, BCh, BAO, MCRPI, FRCR (Clinical Director)
Dr Bernhard Tins FRCR
Dr Radhesh Lalam MBBS, MRCS, FRCR,
Dr Jaspreet Singh MBBS, MRCP, FRCR (Clinical Tutor)
Dr Naomi Winn MBBS, BMedSci, FRCR,
Dr Simranjeet Kaur MBBS, MD, DNB, FRCR, MMed (Singapore)
Dr Sinan Al-Qassab MBChB, MRCS, FRCR
Dr Simon Greenwood - MBChB (Hons), MSc (Dis), MRCP, FRCR

Radiology practice covers elective orthopaedic and rheumatological imaging arising from within the Trust and musculoskeletal referrals from local and regional hospitals. The Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries is located at the hospital. Other subspecialities include Spinal Disorders, Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours, Arthroplasty, a specialist Upper Limb Unit, Sports Knee, a specialist Foot and Ankle Unit, Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone disease, Rheumatology, Childrens Orthopaedics, and Neuromuscular and Locomotor disorders.

Cross sectional imaging includes MRI, CT and a musculoskeletal ultrasound and general ultrasound service. Interventional musculoskeletal radiology practice includes bone and soft tissue biopsies, peripheral joint arthrography, a wide range of spinal interventions, radiofrequency thermoablation and cryoablation of bone and soft tissue tumors, and a range of soft tissue injections.

There is a limited amount of non-orthopaedic work largely serving the local GP patient population but also covering investigation of some non-orthopaedic problems in orthopaedic/rheumatological patients.

Regular clinical and pathological conferences are held with specialist teams within the orthopaedic and spinal specialities. This includes the multidisciplinary tumour meeting attended by radiologists, pathologists and clinicians; active participation of the Fellows is encouraged.

The successful candidates will be actively encouraged to participate in audit/research projects. Full support facilities including computer and some secretarial support will be provided.

It is anticipated that the incumbents in the posts will produce publications during their post and contribute to radiological scientific meetings.

The hospital has just over 200 inpatient beds.

The Francis Costello Library provides a high quality multidisciplinary service to improve patient care and support clinical effectiveness research, education and lifelong learning for all, encouraging use of the evidence base in all aspects of RJAH activity to support the Trust to be the leading orthopaedic centre in the UK. The library offers over 4000 books and journals covering all health related disciplines but with a specialist emphasis on orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine.

Specialist journals are also available, many electronically via ATHENS password, and the library also provides an article request service for papers which are not available within our own stock.

Mediated literature searches, help and advice and a comprehensive information skills training programme are also available. The library works in close alliance with other health libraries within the area and in a recent survey of educational resources for doctors in training the Trust scored highly.

Person Specification

Qualification & Registration
Essential

• GMC Registration with licence to practice and no restrictions on practice
• FRCR (or equivalent)

Experience
Essential

• Currently working in an acute setting
• Demonstrable experience in a structured training programme (eg higher specialist) or equivalent
• Demonstrates an interest and commitment to the sub-specialty of musculo-skeletal radiology

Audit/Teaching/Research
Essential

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical audit
• Demonstrates ability to teach resident doctors

Desirable

• Participation in clinical audit
• Evidence of publications/presentations

Other
Essential

• Able to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleages
• Demonstrates caring approach to patients

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).