Post-CCT Fellowship in MSK and Trauma Imaging

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a fixed-term Post-CCT MSK and Trauma radiology fellowship. The role provides subspecialty training across Hammersmith, Charing Cross and St Mary’s sites with clinical, research and teaching opportunities.

The fellowship lasts one year (to August 2027) with on-call duties and potential involvement in audits and academic activities. FRCR or equivalent and GMC registration are required.

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent and GMC registration.
• Experience in MSK imaging and trauma radiology welcomed.
• Willingness to work across multiple hospital sites in West London.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad training in Musculoskeletal & Trauma radiology.
• Engage in research projects and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to teaching of SpRs, medical students and staff.
• Participate in on-call rota and attend major trauma meetings.

Skills

Fluent English

PACS/VR reporting

MSK radiology

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Tools

PACS/VR

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade MN37 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (Until August 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 290-TDPD-154

Employer Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Trustwide Town London Salary £45,715 - £69,976 per annum +LDN Weighting + 1B banding Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Post-CCT Fellowship in MSK and Trauma Imaging

MN37

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

A fixed term contract post is available for a Post-CCT MSK fellow in MSK and Trauma Imaging in the Department of Radiology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

This post is for a fixed term duration of one year until August 2027.

The goals and objectives of the fellowship are to gain subspecialty experience in Musculoskeletal and Trauma imaging at a tertiary orthopaedic and major trauma centre. Alongside clinical exposure, this post strongly encourages research, quality improvement and teaching involvement.

The imaging department is based across three sites in West London (Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital) and offers comprehensive experience in musculoskeletal and major trauma imaging.

Main duties of the job

(a) The purpose of this post is to provide broad training in Musculoskeletal & Trauma radiology. The fellow will be expected to:

i) Work with the consultants and specialist registrars (SpRs) to fulfil the clinical obligations of the department.

ii) Participate in research projects.

iii) Quality improvement and audit activity.

iv) Participate in formal and informal teaching to SpRs, medical students and ancillary medical personnel.

(b) Clinical Commitment: The fellow will initially be under the direct supervision of a consultant but will have a more autonomous role as they gain experience.

(c) On Call: Participation in the senior fellow on-call rota (approximately 1:6). This would be to support the first on junior radiology registrars. Services include tertiary level multi-modality imaging in hyperacute stroke and neurosurgery, vascular imaging (including for renal and pancreatic transplant assessment), Level 1 major trauma, and all areas of general radiology.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, and season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applications are invited for a fixed term Post-CCT MSK and Trauma radiology fellow. The fellow will work closely alongside an established team of consultant MSK and Trauma radiologists.

The successful candidate will have completed formal training in radiology, and previous experience in MSK and trauma imaging is welcomed. Fellows will gain comprehensive exposure to diagnostic plain film, US, CT and MRI, and will also obtain experience in a broad range of MSK procedures including spinal intervention. The fellow will be also expected to contribute to major trauma meetings and the general work of the department which includes participation in the fellow on-call rota.

An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged, and fellows are invited to organise and participate in regular teaching activities for other trainees in the department.

Applicants must hold FRCR or equivalent.

If you have any queries regarding the application form please contact Dr Muthuswamy Sarvesvaran ( [e-mail])

Person specification

Qualifications

• On GMC register/ licensed Medical Practitioner
• FRCR or equivalent

Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty

• Experience in wide range of imaging modalities and specialties
• Pre-CCT Subspecialty training in MSK imaging
• Experience of working in a level 1 trauma centre

Clinical skills

• General radiology: independent reporting of on call work, CT and Ultrasound and emergency MRI
• Experience of reporting MSK CT/MRI and performing MSK US/CT interventions

Audit

• Experience of participating in clinical audits
• Experience of leading clinical audits

Academic achievements including research/publications

• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Presentations at national or international meetings.

Language

Physical requirements

• Physically capable of working as general radiologist
• Occupational health clearance for the role specified

Communication Skills

• Fluent English speaker. Experience of PACS/VR reporting

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.