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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.

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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 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 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 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 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

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 Specification

Qualification and Registration

Essential

GMC registration with licence to practice MBChB (or equivalent) FRCR (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

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

Audit, Teaching and Research

Essential

Demonstrates commitment to audit Demonstrates ability to teach other junior doctors

Desirable

Participation in audit Evidence of publications and/or presentations

Other

Essential

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

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