MSK Senior Clinical Fellow | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the region is offering a one-year Musculoskeletal Imaging fellowship in Liverpool, focusing on comprehensive clinical experience with MSK disorders and research projects. Candidates will work with advanced imaging technologies and have opportunities for specialized training and participation in ongoing professional meetings. This fellowship aims to prepare medical professionals for advanced roles in musculoskeletal imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical experience across the full range of MSK disorders.
• Participate in dedicated research and produce a peer-reviewed project.
• Gain experience in CT interventions and MSK cryoablation.

Job description

Radiology Department – MSK Fellow - MT05

The Musculoskeletal Imaging fellowship is a one-year post-radiology CCT training program. The fellowship provides clinical experience across the full range of disorders affecting the adult musculoskeletal system. The program incorporates the application and interpretation of the full range of MSK imaging examinations and procedures including radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, computed tomography, MRI, MR arthrography and image‑guided percutaneous biopsy. There will be the opportunity to gain experience in CT intervention including image‑guided spinal intervention for pain management and MSK cryoablation cases. There are several orthopaedic and rheumatologic meetings including soft tissue sarcoma that fellows can participate in. There are 2 fellowship positions, start dates Aug 2026.

The post will include one session a week of dedicated research time and fellows will be expected to produce at least one peer‑reviewed research project over the course of the year. There is also the opportunity for one session of paediatric MSK radiology if desired.

The new Royal department has two 1.5 T MRI scanners, a 3 T MRI and four CT scanners ranging from 128 multi‑slice systems and a dual source CT. Orthopaedic out‑patients and elective surgery are based at the BGH where there is a third 1.5 T MRI scanner. There are MSK ultrasound lists running at both sites offering diagnostic and therapeutic image‑guided biopsy and injection services.

1. Senior Clinic Fellow - MSK - Please see job description / personal specification for full details

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues 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 for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single‑site maternity hospital each year.

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Senior Clinical Fellow - MSK - Please see job description and personal specification for full details.

This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025