NHS
Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology
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Job Description
- Req#: C9224-24-0160?language=en&page=1001&sort=publicationDateDesc
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- MBChB (or equivalent)
- FRCR (or equivalent)
- Currently working in an acute setting
- Demonstrable experience via a post graduage / higher specialist/ structured training programme
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the sub-specialty of musculo-skeletal radiology
- Demonstrates commitment to audit
- Demonstrates ability to teach other junior doctors
- Participation in audit
- Evidence of publications and/or presentations
- Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues
- Able to exemplify the Trust Values
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- MBChB (or equivalent)
- FRCR (or equivalent)
- Currently working in an acute setting
- Demonstrable experience via a post graduage / higher specialist/ structured training programme
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the sub-specialty of musculo-skeletal radiology
- Demonstrates commitment to audit
- Demonstrates ability to teach other junior doctors
- Participation in audit
- Evidence of publications and/or presentations
- Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues
- Able to exemplify the Trust Values
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiologist who has attained CCT (or equivalent), wishing to pursue their career in the field of musculo-skeletal Radiology.
A vacancy has arisen on our 12 month fellowship programme, commencing 1 January 2025 until 31 December 2025. The fellowship will enable the appointee to gain specialist experience in this area including all apsects of imaging of the locomotor system and will be excellent preparation for a consultant role in this sub-specialty.
Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
The postholder will undertake reporting, intervention and ultrasound lists. Active participation particularly in the tumor MDT is strongly encouraged. The time table will be tailored to personal interest. There are no out of hours commitments within the work plan for this role.
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, Glyndwr, 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.
Date posted
29 May 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£63,152 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
224-PA20240301377
Job locations
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Radiology at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital consists of:
Seven General Rooms this includes Fluoroscopy Multitom Rax
Ultrasound Room
Siemens Acusons 2000 (x2)
Canon Aplio i800 x2
CT Dept
Canon (Toshiba) Aquilion One
MRI Dept
Siemens Sola 1.5T
Siemens Vida 3T
The Department is staffed by eight Consultant Radiologists, all of whose specialist interest is musculoskeletal radiology.
Dr Victor Cassar-Pullicino (Chair of the Clinical Services Unit (which includes Radiology))
Dr Prudencia Tyrrell (Clinical Director for Diagnostics)
Dr Bernhard Tins (Clinical Tutor)
Dr. Radhesh Lalam
Dr. Jaspreet Singh
Dr. Naomi Winn
Dr. Simran Kaur
Dr. Sinan Al-Qassab
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, 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.
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.
Research
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.
Job responsibilities
The Department of Radiology at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital consists of:
Seven General Rooms this includes Fluoroscopy Multitom Rax
Ultrasound Room
Siemens Acusons 2000 (x2)
Canon Aplio i800 x2
CT Dept
Canon (Toshiba) Aquilion One
MRI Dept
Siemens Sola 1.5T
Siemens Vida 3T
The Department is staffed by eight Consultant Radiologists, all of whose specialist interest is musculoskeletal radiology.
Dr Victor Cassar-Pullicino (Chair of the Clinical Services Unit (which includes Radiology))
Dr Prudencia Tyrrell (Clinical Director for Diagnostics)
Dr Bernhard Tins (Clinical Tutor)
Dr. Radhesh Lalam
Dr. Jaspreet Singh
Dr. Naomi Winn
Dr. Simran Kaur
Dr. Sinan Al-Qassab
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, 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.
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.
Research
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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualification and Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
Audit, Teaching and Research
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Qualification and Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
Audit, Teaching and Research
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
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