Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Diagnostics Directorate
X-Ray Department
Specialist Registrar equivalent – Sub specialty training in Musculoskeletal
Radiology
(1 Post)
Training Description
Introduction
One post in musculoskeletal radiology which includes all aspects of imaging of the
locomotor system. The appointment is for a maximum period of one year.
Equipment
The Department of Radiology at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic
Hospital consists of:

Six General Rooms – this includes
 a Fluoroscopy “Specials” Unit – Siemens Iconos (dedicated to interventional
musculoskeletal investigative techniques) and
 a room with two tables and tomographic facility

Ultrasound Room
 Siemens S2000
 Toshiba Aplio

Nuclear Medicine Dept
 Siemens Signature Series

CT Dept
 Siemens Somatom Sensation 16

MRI Dept
 Siemens Avanto 1.5T
 Siemens Skyra 3T
Staffing
The Department is staffed by five Consultant Radiologists
 Dr Victor Cassar-Pullicino (Clinical Director)
 Dr Prudencia Tyrrell (Clinical Tutor)
 Dr Bernhard Tins
 Dr Radhesh Lalam
 Dr Jaspreet Singh
all of whose specialist interest is musculoskeletal radiology.
There are a total of two one year Specialist Registrar posts with occasional visiting
registrars.
The Business Manager is Mr Eric Hughes.
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There are 27.62 WTE radiographers
There are 10.9 WTE clerical staff
Radiology Practice
Radiology practice covers elective orthopaedic and rheumatological imaging arising
from within the Trust and musculoskeletal referrals from local hospitals, and also
provides a limited general service to the local GP community. The Midlands Centre for
Spinal Injuries is located at the hospital. Other subspecialities include Spinal Disorders,
Arthroplasty, a specialist Upper Limb Unit, Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours,
Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone disease, Rheumatology, Paediatric Orthopaedics,
and Neuromuscular and Locomotor disorders.
Cross sectional imaging includes MRI, CT, nuclear medicine and a musculoskeletal
ultrasound and general ultrasound service. Interventional musculoskeletal radiology
practice includes radiofrequency thermoablation of osteoid osteomata, facet joint
arthrography, discography, peripheral joint arthrography, a range of anaesthetic
blocking procedures and bone and soft tissue biopsies.
Tertiary referrals are received from many local and national sources and these are
studied by all the senior radiologists.
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.
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 typical weekly sessional arrangements for each post shall be as follows:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Audit
Intervention
Ultrasound
Orthopaedic Screening
Reporting
PM
MRI/CT
Ultrasound
Research
Research
MRI/CT
The post is suitable for a trainee who wishes to sub-specialise in Musculoskeletal
Radiology. The post will be administered through the Stoke Training Programme but
will be based at the RJ & AH hospital under the auspices of the West Midlands
Postgraduate deanery.
Updated July 2014
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST:
SPECIALTY REGISTRAR LEVEL – SUB SPECIALISED TRAINING
SPECIALTY: RADIOLOGY – MUSCULO SKELETAL
ESSENTIAL
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE
M.B.Ch.B (or equivalent)
Registration with the GMC
HIGHER QUALIFICATIONS
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
FRCR or equivalent
At least three years clinical
experience in a Higher Specialist
Training programme or
equivalent and pre CCT or within
three months of having obtained
CCT at time of commencement
of post.
Committed to development in
the specialty
CLINICAL SKILLS
Good at practical procedures.
Able to work under pressure.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Evidence of organisational skills,
appropriate to grade.
AUDIT SKILLS
Commitment to audit.
TEACHING SKILLS
Ability to teach junior doctors.
Evidence of having taken
part in basic audit.
Publications/presentations.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Able to work as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team. Able to
demonstrate an interest in
commitment to the specialty of
Diagnostic Radiology.
PERSONAL
CIRCUMSTANCES
Able to fulfil the requirements of
the job, (including on-call
commitments).
PHYSICAL
Able to satisfy requirements of
occupational health. Fit to
undertake the duties of the post
July 2014
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Good organiser.