Consultant in Breast and General Radiology | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7922914/418-M-RD-088 |
Summary
Applications are invited for the above post for this 660 bedded acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
This an exciting time to join the Imaging department at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, which has now merged with Bedford Hospital to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Imaging department has been rated excellent and well led by the CQC and an exemplar unit by GIRFT.
Bedfordshire hospitals imaging department is a friendly and cohesive team offering a high quality patient centred service with a broad range of specialities across the two sites.
We are looking for a dynamic radiologist with a progressive attitude, to support the local breast and chest services. This is a full-time post, but those wishing to work less-than full time will also be considered equally.
The post is primarily based at Luton Hospital, but there may be a requirement to cover session at Bedford, particularly during leave periods. Databases and participate in relevant Registries and research.
The applicant will also be expected to contribute to some of the general reporting workload and may also support MDTs with sufficient time for MDT preparation.
Home working is actively supported. All consultants have home reporting equipment including voice recognition software.
The Key tasks for the role of Consultant in Breast & General Radiology:
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.
• To deliver a high quality breast and General diagnostic imaging service.
• To share, with colleagues in the Imaging Department the management of all patients referred to the Trust.
• To participate in the delivery of on-call
• Teaching and training of specialist registrars grade, junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students. In addition the post holder will support Clinical Nurse Specialists, radiographers and sonographers.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Please see the attached JD.We are looking for a dynamic radiologist with a progressive attitude, to support the local breast and chest services.
This advert closes on Friday 8 May 2026