Main area Radiology Clinical Fellow Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 287-DTC-44-25
Employer Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Town Liverpool
Salary £73,992 per annum pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 18/11/2025 23:59
MSK Senior Clinical Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
Radiology Department – MSK Fellow - MT05
The Musculoskeletal Imaging fellowship is a one-year post-radiology CCT training program. The fellowship provides clinical experience across the full range of disorders affecting the adult musculoskeletal system. The program incorporates the application and interpretation of the full range of MSK imaging examinations and procedures including radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, computed tomography, MRI, MR arthrography and image-guided percutaneous biopsy. There will be the opportunity to gain experience in CT intervention including image guided spinal intervention for pain management and MSK cryoablation cases. There are several orthopaedic and rheumatologic meetings including soft tissue sarcoma that fellows can participate in. There are 2 fellowship positions, start dates Aug 2026.
The post will include one session a week of dedicated research time and fellows will be expected to produce at least one peer reviewed research project over the course of the year. There is also opportunity for one session of paediatric MSK radiology if desired.
The new Royal department has two 1.5T MRI scanners, a 3T MRI and four CT scanners ranging from 128 multi-slice systems and a dual source CT. Orthopaedic out-patients and elective surgery are based at the BGH where there is a third 1.5T MRI scanner. There are MSK ultrasound lists running at both sites offering diagnostic and therapeutic image guided biopsy and injection services.
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Fellow - MSK - Please see job description / personal specification for full details
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Senior Clinical Fellow - MSK - Please see job description and personal specification for full details.
Person specification
Education, Qualification & Training
* Medical Degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
* FRCR or equivalent
* GMC registration which permits working in non training posts
* Eligible to work in the UK at commencement
* Is fit to practice
* Attendance at relevant courses/conferences
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues; demonstrated by one of the following: undertook undergraduate medical training in English or score of 7 in speaking and overall and 6 in listening, reading and writing in IELTS
Experience
* At least 6 months as a specialist registrar in MSK reporting diagnostic, MRI, Ultrasound and CT examinations
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Evidence of working independently
Clinical skills
* Technical Knowledge and Clinical Expertise: Able to operate independently for most interventional MSK procedures and to include guided injections under ultrasound, CT and fluoroscopy. Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of diagnostic skills. Logbook of radiology training to date
Personal Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
* Judgement under pressure: Able to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations and to be aware of own limitations, knowing when to ask for help
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
* Understanding clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Probity
* Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions; demonstrates respect for the rights of all; demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent; awareness of importance of being the patients’ advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS Employee
Audit
* Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of active participation in audit
Research and Teaching
* Understanding of basic research principles and evidence based practice
* Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
* Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice)
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Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation.
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