Clinical Fellow - Interventional Radiology

Job summary

Applications are invited for an Interventional Radiology Fellow to join the Imaging and Medical Physics Group at University Hospitals Birmingham. This post supports the expanding interventional radiology service based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.

Accredited radiology training is essential, and the successful candidate will gain subspecialty experience under the supervision of the Interventional Radiology team. The fellow will contribute to general radiology and participate in the Interventional (SpR) on call rota. Applicants must be on, or eligible for, the Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology.

UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England and provides one of the UK's most advanced radiology services. Facilities include state of the art IR suites and hybrid theatres, with access to major tertiary specialties such as trauma, oncology, hepatobiliary, transplant, vascular and respiratory medicine. The fellow will have opportunities to develop skills in oncology intervention, embolization, vascular procedures, renal access and trauma intervention.

We offer a supportive, collaborative team, access to cutting edge technology, strong development and research opportunities, and the chance to help shape the future IR service. The new Heartlands Treatment Centre houses modern diagnostics, outpatient services and IR suites equipped with the latest imaging systems.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities are to:

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of experienced Consultant Interventional Radiologists, delivering a broad range of IR procedures across our major tertiary hospitals. The fellowship provides hands-on training, supportive supervision, and exposure to both core and advanced techniques, including:

*Vascular and non vascular interventions

*Trauma and emergency IR

*HPB, renal and urological interventions

*Oncology and palliative procedures

*Image guided biopsies and drainages

We welcome applications from enthusiastic candidates who is:

*GMC registered doctor (or eligibility)

*FRCR or equivalent qualification with a strong interest in Interventional Radiology

*Commitment to high quality clinical care, teamwork, and continuous learning

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork

Value a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking working environment.

This post is ideal for senior radiology trainees (ST5+ or equivalent) seeking to consolidate and extend their IR skillset ahead of consultant practice.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

• Date posted: 27 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £67,325 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 15747
• Job locations: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Accredited training in radiology is required, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain experience within this radiology sub-specialty, under the guidance and supervision of the Interventional Radiology team. It is also expected that applicants will also contribute to the general radiology workload including participation in the Interventional (SpR) on-call rota.

The appointee will be expected to be on or to be eligible for the Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology before taking up the post.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

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