Job summary
We
are inviting applications to fill our MSK Radiology clinical fellowship (STR
Level) vacancies at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of
Clinical Radiology
3
post are available and X2 posts will commence 7.9 2026, and X1 post will
commence on 30.9.2026. These are fixed
term contracts for one year.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice by the intended start date.
Interview
Date TBC
For
further information contact Dr Emma Rowbotham Tel. Secretary Mrs Janine Caden
(0113) 3924513 or (0113) 3923768
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicants will provide a high quality musculoskeletal radiology
service, working closely with the consultant radiologists in this specialty.
They will develop a specialist interest in all aspects of musculoskeletal
radiology. They will be expected to participate in the Radiology SpR teaching
programme and departmental clinical research and audit.
In addition they, will be expected to undertake an
evening general acute CT list (alternate week) and this will be incorporated
into the fellowship timetable. They will
assist in the training of junior medical staff (radiological and other
clinicians)
About us
There
are departments of clinical radiology at each of the 6 sites that make up Leeds
Teaching Hospitals. A comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional
procedures are provided to the population of Leeds. In addition, significant numbers of referrals
from the areas of the region and beyond are received for specialist procedures.
Musculoskeletal
radiology services are based at Leeds General Infirmary (acute orthopaedics,
trauma, spinal and plastic surgery) and at Chapel Allerton Hospital (elective
orthopaedic surgery and rheumatology). The team provides imaging services
across the field of diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal radiology,
including the MSK ultrasound, MRI, arthrography and a wide range of
interventional procedures. Close contact is kept with orthopaedic, rheumatology
& A & E clinical colleagues principally.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Radiology Directorate across the Trust has 80 + Consultant Radiologists and
approximately 50 specialist registrars.
Within Musculoskeletal Radiology there are 9 Consultant Radiologists
(Drs J Rankine, P Robinson, H Gupta, D Barron, E Rowbotham, R Fawcett, B Pass,
J Baren, M Ooi & S. Paruthikunnan). They are based on the Chapel Allerton
and Leeds General Infirmary sites but provide MSK imaging services across the
trust. Dr Richard Fawcett currently acts as the speciality lead for the
sub-speciality.
Three fellows assist the service along with specialist
registrars on attachment to the subspecialty. While each member of the team
shares the day-to-day work in the department, within research fields particular
areas of interest have been developed by individual group members. These
include spinal imaging, trauma radiology, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology
of sports injuries, imaging of soft tissue sarcomas and imaging of arthritis.
The department has a strong research focus and an extensive publication
portfolio. Members of the group are active in the International Skeletal
Society, European Society of Skeletal Radiology and British Society of Skeletal
Radiology
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Radiology Directorate across the Trust has 80 + Consultant Radiologists and
approximately 50 specialist registrars.
Within Musculoskeletal Radiology there are 9 Consultant Radiologists
(Drs J Rankine, P Robinson, H Gupta, D Barron, E Rowbotham, R Fawcett, B Pass,
J Baren, M Ooi & S. Paruthikunnan). They are based on the Chapel Allerton
and Leeds General Infirmary sites but provide MSK imaging services across the
trust. Dr Richard Fawcett currently acts as the speciality lead for the
sub-speciality.
Three fellows assist the service along with specialist
registrars on attachment to the subspecialty. While each member of the team
shares the day-to-day work in the department, within research fields particular
areas of interest have been developed by individual group members. These
include spinal imaging, trauma radiology, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology
of sports injuries, imaging of soft tissue sarcomas and imaging of arthritis.
The department has a strong research focus and an extensive publication
portfolio. Members of the group are active in the International Skeletal
Society, European Society of Skeletal Radiology and British Society of Skeletal
Radiology
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history and evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
- At least 4.5 years experience in Radiology by the time of intended start date
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people & demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff, show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients
- through for example, audit and quality improvement Projects. Capacity to work effectively with others
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively & to prioritise own workload & organise
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.
Desirable
- Attitude for practical skills, e.g., manual dexterity. Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR (Parts 1 and 2) or equivalent evidence of radiology training with at least 4.5 years in a UK recognised Radiology Training Scheme.
- The candidate should have or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT in Clinical Radiology
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCS, or other postgraduate degree
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Experience in General and Musculoskeletal Radiology with a demonstrable and verifiable interest in MSK radiology. Such interest may be shown for instance through audit and research projects in MSK
- radiology, attendance at MSK radiology courses
- Documented competence in delivering and reporting a general acute CT service out of hours.
- Experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice; including
- make the care or your patient your first concern, provide a good standard of practice and care, take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public, treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity, work in partnership with patients
- Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests, be honest and open and act with integrity & never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- Never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession
- Evidence of achievement of CCT competencies in Radiology (as defined by the curricula relating to Radiology RCR Training )
Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality). Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative). Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development. Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s). Evidence of self-reflective practice
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written & spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues demonstrated by one of the
- following - applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International
- Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- OR achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application
- Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number) If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above
- forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history and evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
- At least 4.5 years experience in Radiology by the time of intended start date
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people & demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff, show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients
- through for example, audit and quality improvement Projects. Capacity to work effectively with others
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively & to prioritise own workload & organise
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.
Desirable
- Attitude for practical skills, e.g., manual dexterity. Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR (Parts 1 and 2) or equivalent evidence of radiology training with at least 4.5 years in a UK recognised Radiology Training Scheme.
- The candidate should have or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT in Clinical Radiology
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCS, or other postgraduate degree
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Experience in General and Musculoskeletal Radiology with a demonstrable and verifiable interest in MSK radiology. Such interest may be shown for instance through audit and research projects in MSK
- radiology, attendance at MSK radiology courses
- Documented competence in delivering and reporting a general acute CT service out of hours.
- Experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice; including
- make the care or your patient your first concern, provide a good standard of practice and care, take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public, treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity, work in partnership with patients
- Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests, be honest and open and act with integrity & never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- Never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession
- Evidence of achievement of CCT competencies in Radiology (as defined by the curricula relating to Radiology RCR Training )
Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality). Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative). Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development. Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s). Evidence of self-reflective practice
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written & spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues demonstrated by one of the
- following - applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International
- Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- OR achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application
- Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number) If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above
- forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
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).
