Post CCT Fellow in Cardiothoracic Radiology

Post Overview

Applications are invited for a Post CCT Fellow in Cardiothoracic Radiology at the Royal United Hospital Bath. This is a fixed‑term post expected to start in Summer 2026, for a period of one year.

The post offers experience in thoracic imaging and intervention, as well as cardiac CT and MR. The RUH Bath has a satellite tertiary pulmonary hypertension service working with the Royal Free, and the appointed candidate will gain experience in the imaging management of these patients. The thoracic imaging team also provides the imaging needs for interstitial lung disease patients seen at the RUH and adjoining Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases.

There will be the opportunity for protected time for academic work to participate in a number of ongoing cardiothoracic audit and research projects. This post is full time but anyone wishing to work part time is also encouraged to apply.

The fellow will join the general SpR‑level on‑call rota  M‑F;  Sa‑Su) which runs in parallel to the consultant‑tier rota, with the consultant on‑call on‑site. Participation in the general SpR‑level on‑call rota is expected. The job plan will be based around 7-8 sessions of cardiothoracic reporting, intervention and MDTs, 1 general/acute reporting session (rotating between GP plain film, hot reporting and general/acute CT/US), with 1 session protected for audit and research work as desired.

• Lung cancer: Work under the supervision of 5 consultants with thoracic subspecialty interest to help deliver the fast‑track cancer diagnosis service.
• ILD: Significant exposure to interstitial lung disease with opportunity to participate in the weekly ILD MDT.
• Pulmonary hypertension: Involved in reporting CT and MRI for patients with suspected pulmonary hypertension and participating in the weekly PH MDT.
• Cardiac CT: Work under the supervision of 6 consultant radiologists who perform cardiac CT.
• Cardiac MRI: Opportunity to learn how to acquire CMR scans and work under the supervision of 3 consultant radiologists and 1 consultant cardiologist, all Level 3 accredited in CMR.

There is a growing research portfolio within the Radiology department and the RUH is a partner in the National Consortium of Intelligent Medical Imaging, working with industry partners to develop AI in radiology.

At the RUH we are proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment, championing diversity and kindness. A culture of learning, developing and innovating runs throughout the organisation. Staff wellbeing is supported with a well‑established programme, and the hospital offers a pool, among other benefits.

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. Find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.