Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Radiology (Cross Sectional)

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Cambridge seeks a Clinical Fellow Higher in Radiology. This role involves participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and on-call rotas under consultant supervision. Applicants must have completed significant training in Radiology and hold full GMC registration. The role also offers opportunities for sub-specialist training. The salary ranges from £65,048 to £73,992 per annum, and candidates with international qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of training as a Specialty Registrar in Radiology.
• Full Registration and Licence to Practice with GMC required.
• Experience working in acute radiology.
• Completed ST6 level specialties with associated competencies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Senior Radiology Registrar on-call rota.
• Report chest and body CT scans and general US.
• Obtain training in sub-specialist areas such as Gastrointestinal Radiology.

Skills

Listening skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Speaking skills

Clinical procedures

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification (MRCP, PhD)

Completion of Specialty Registrar training

FRCR

Job description

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Radiology (Cross Sectional)

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5, ST6+)

Main area Radiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5, ST6+) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Full time) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 180-CFH-5287

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £65,048 - £73,992 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Radiology (Cross Sectional) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) to commence from 5th August 2026 until 3rd August 2027.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also be expected to participate in the Senior Radiology Registrar on-call rota, currently a full shift pattern, albeit with Consultant supervision.

This timetable will be flexible and chosen by the candidate to include sub-specialist reporting sessions as well and multidisciplinary team meetings.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria stated in the job description and have:

1. Completed a minimum of four years of training as a Specialty Registrar in Radiology in the UK or proof of equivalent training.

2. Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council is required by the time of commencing the post.

3. Experience working in acute radiology / recent experience with out of hours on call.

4. Within 5 years of CCT or equivalent completion of training or within a current training post .

5. FRCR 2B examination is not essential but desired.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of starting the post in August 2026 is mandatory.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Sub-specialist interest sessions (80%): The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain training in a sub-specialist interest with a preference for: Chest/Cardiac Radiology, Gastrointestinal Radiology, Gynaecological & Uroradiology or Oncological Radiology. These can have the opportunity to learn relevant subspeciality interventional skills (e.g. biopsies & drains) and participate in research, audit and teaching at Cambridge University Hospital.

General radiology sessions (20%): Reporting chest and body CT, hot seat plain film reporting, general US, presentation at clinico-radiological meetings.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification

Shortlistable

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full FRCR
• General Medical Council at commencement
• To be eligible for appointment at the Senior level within this role you are required to have completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Completion of competencies as required of ST1-2 Radiology training
• Presentations/Publications
• Completion of Specialty Registrar training in the UK or equivalent with CCT in Radiology
• Postgraduate qualification such as MRCP, FRCS/MRCS, PhD etc

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Philipp Riede Job title Programme Director for Radiology Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to:

Dr Philipp Riede, Programme Director for Radiology ([e-mail]) or

Dr Penny Moyle, Deputy Programme Director for Radiology ([e-mail]).