Clinical Fellow in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Musculoskeletal Clinical Fellow – Radiology to enhance their radiology team. The role involves independent reporting of MSK imaging and performing various diagnostic procedures. The trusted candidate will supervise trainees and participate in audit and research, contributing to innovative patient care and development opportunities. This position is based in Wigan and runs from August 2026 to July 2027.

Benefits

Postgraduate and research facilities

Funding assistance for CPD

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in MSK radiology and image interpretation.
• Ability to perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Skills in supervision and clinical teaching.
• Commitment to audit and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Independently report MSK X-rays, CT, and MRIs.
• Perform MSK Ultrasound and therapeutic injections.
• Chair and present at MDTs and clinical meetings.
• Participate in local teaching and research activities.

Skills

MSK X-ray reporting

MSK Ultrasound

CT/MRI Arthrograms

Fluoroscopic-guided therapeutic injections

MDT presentation

Supervision of trainees

Education

Specialist qualification in Radiology

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of activity including clinical procedures and image interpretation. A key aspect of the role will be to develop specialist skills in image‑guided injections. The post holder will undertake specialist reporting of predominantly orthopaedic examinations with the support of consultant colleagues with the aim to become fully independent in reporting these examinations. In addition to clinical activity, the post holder will be expected to support audit and research. Applications are invited for a Senior Musculoskeletal Clinical Fellow – Radiology post to strengthen a team of 22 Consultant radiologists, 5 resident trainees minimum, and 3 clinical fellows at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do; we are equally committed to the wellbeing of the teams who provide an impressive range of services for a population of about 325,000 across four major sites. So you can be certain your contribution will be highly valued and your further development encouraged. The Trust has excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD and provides assistance with funding up to an agreed limit. The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic, and negative COVID wards. There may be a requirement to cover radiology on call. This will be on a rotation with radiology fellows and registrars with Consultant Radiologist supervision. This post will run from the beginning of August 2026 until the end of July 2027. For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully independent in reporting MSK X-rays, CT and MRI
• Fully independent in performing MSK Ultrasound including therapeutic injections and biopsies
• Fully independent in performing CT/MRI Arthrograms
• Fully independent in performing fluoroscopic‑guided therapeutic injections
• Fully independent in chairing and presenting at MDTs and informal clinico‑radiological meetings
• Supervision of trainees' MSK practice
• Supervision and support to other allied health professionals including Radiographers, Sonographers and Advanced Practitioners
• Full participation in local teaching and lecture programmes
• Full participation in audit and research

About the Trust

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a tertiary level provider of world‑renowned trauma and orthopaedic care. Wrightington Hospital has a strong heritage of innovation – instrumental in the development of the Charnley hip arthroplasty and associated novel orthopaedic surgical techniques that continue to evolve in the 21st century. Radiology provides an essential supportive service for patients with rare and complex orthopaedic presentations using a wide range of imaging techniques to diagnose and assess the patient. The service has access to a range of modern MR and CT scanners in addition to dedicated ultrasound and general radiographic equipment. Patients receive image‑guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including arthrography, steroids, botox, hydrodissections, hydrodilatations and platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) injections. Radiology works collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and has dedicated MDT meetings to guide and manage local and regional level care for upper and lower limb disciplines. The Trust builds upon its strong heritage of innovation and development with opportunities for colleagues to be involved with clinical research and academia.