Training
Training Structure
The training scheme is structured in blocks, with some rotations based at a DGH within the region. Historically, trainees have had 1-2 x DGH rotations during their whole training.
During each block, you will work as part of the respective team to develop your diagnostic and interventional skills. Alongside the blocks you maintain ultrasound and plain film reporting skills.
Specialty Training ST1
Introduction Block - OUH
General / Fluoroscopy - JR/Churchill
Ultrasound - JR/Churchill/Horton or MKUH
CT - JR/Churchill/Horton
Specialty Training ST2 - ST3
A total of 8 blocks covering the RCR Curriculum:
Neuroradiology
Chest / Oncology
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary / Nuclear Medicine
Paediatrics
Musculoskeletal
Interventional Radiology - JR/Churchill or RBH
Breast / Cardiac
NOTE: this is subject to change in the future
Higher Training ST4 Onwards
Choice of sub-specialties. All sub-specialties are available within the training scheme.
Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology - local reapplication
Formal Teaching
Teaching is organised for different stages of training.
Pre-part 1 exams (first half of ST1)
Weekly half day teaching on physics and/or anatomy to cover the curriculum
Weekly MSK plain film session with "buddy" to prepare for independent reporting
Pre-2A exams
Afternoon teaching once per week covering 2A curriculum
Optional morning teaching 2-3 times/week
Pre-2B exams
Focused teaching from consultants in each subspecialty area
On Call
On calls are currently based at Oxford University Hospitals (John Radcliffe +/- Churchill sites).
ST2 - Junior Oncall covering evenings and weekend days
ST3 to ST5 - Senior Oncall Rota for evenings, weekends and nights
ST6 - Interventional Radiology Oncall for IR trainees
Hospitals in the deanery
Oxford University Hospitals (OUH)
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Churchill Hospital, Oxford.
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.
Horton General Hospital, Banbury. DGH within the trust.
OUH is the regional tertiary centre.
Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH), Reading
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH)
Wycombe Hospital
Wexham Park Hospital (WPH)
Map of hospitals within the region
Source: Health Education England, Thames Valley
Contacts & Links
Taster Week Lead: Dr Alex Chan - Alex.Chan1@ouh.nhs.uk
Registrar Teaching Lead: Dr Indrajeet Mandal - indrajeet.mandal@ouh.nhs.uk
Head of School: Dr Kate Park - kate.park@ouh.nhs.uk
HEE TV Radiology Website: https://thamesvalley.hee.nhs.uk/school-of-radiology/