Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month, post-CCT Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology in the Radiology Department at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post has a provisional start date for September 2026 but a flexible start date earlier in the year is possible.
The post is suitable for experienced Senior Trainees only, designed to accommodate a candidate who has attained CCT (or equivalent) in Radiology. During the post, the fellow will gain specialist experience in musculoskeletal radiology, which includes all aspects of imaging and intervention of the locomotor system, to support preparation for a consultant role in musculoskeletal radiology.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Department performs approximately 500,000 studies per year and is considered one of the foremost Musculoskeletal centres in the UK. The successful post holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of the comprehensive Musculoskeletal Service currently provided. This includes Musculoskeletal MRI (including 3T), CT, Ultrasound, MR arthrography, image-guided injections (fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT), bone and soft tissue biopsies, spinal intervention and plain film reporting.
The Radiology Department is actively engaged in a wide range of research and educational activities. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in research and audit projects and to contribute to scientific meetings throughout the year. Norwich hosts one of four Radiology Academies in England with an active teaching programme for the Specialty Trainees to which the successful candidate will be expected to contribute.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent
- Accreditation in Clinical Radiology and on the specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
Experience
Essential
- Musculoskeletal Radiology experience
- Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent
- Accreditation in Clinical Radiology and on the specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
Experience
Essential
- Musculoskeletal Radiology experience
- Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
Disclosure 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.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure 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.
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).
