Clinical Radiology

Clinical radiology is the use of imaging to diagnose, treat and monitor various diseases.

The emphasis of radiology training is on developing radiologists who are safe in their judgements, patient-focused and accountable to the public for delivering evidence based, effective medical care. The concept of “competent” requires the integration of different types of knowledge, skills and attitude in a pressurised, but supervised, clinical environment.

Clinical radiology is not merely a technical specialty but a specialty of medical practice concerned with diagnosing and treating patients and, therefore, requires practitioners with all the attributes of a good doctor. In order to become effective, clinical radiologists must improve the diagnosis and management of their patients. To do this, radiology trainees need a broad knowledge base and extensive experience.

Training is provided under direct and indirect supervision to meet the requirements of core radiological training. Assessment is via image interpretation and performing radiological examinations/procedures. Formal tutorial training with consultants is provided regularly. Opportunity to be involved in clinical governance activity is encouraged- audit and discrepancy review.

Curriculum content

Specialty handbook

Education and Clinical Teams

Dr Ajay Pankhania

Educational Lead

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Dr Ajay Pankhania is a Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialist interest in intervention and is the lead for Interventional Radiology for SASH.

He graduated from Manchester University in 1996 and undertook basic surgical training before joining the Manchester radiology training scheme. He completed 2 year subspecialist training in interventional radiology, covering all aspects of vascular, urological, gastroenterological and gynaecological practice.

He was first appointed as a consultant in 2007 and joined SASH in March 2010. Since joining SASH he has been instrumental in developing modern interventional radiology practice at the trust. He has introduced a fibroid embolization service, varicocele embolization, superior vena cava stenting and inferior vena cava filter insertion. He regularly performs peripheral vascular arterial intervention. He has close links with the Interventional Radiology department at St Georges Hospital, where he regularly performs cases.