Locum Consultant General Radiologist with Special Interest (CDC Post)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated individual to deliver high-quality imaging services in a vibrant environment. This role involves managing patients, contributing to clinical governance, and supporting the training of junior staff. Applicants should thrive in a collaborative setting, focusing on both the well-being of patients and professional growth. The position is integral to our mission to provide cutting-edge healthcare, and candidates are encouraged to apply quickly as opportunities may close early.

Qualifications

• Maintenance of highest clinical standards.
• Delivery of high-quality imaging services.
• Participation in clinical governance and audit.
• Active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Manage all patients presenting to the Hospital.
• Share management of patients with colleagues.
• Participate in general radiology work.
• Support training of junior staff and medical students.

Job description

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is based at Bedford Hospital. This is an exciting time to be joining Bedford Hospital, which has recently merged with Luton Hospital NHS Trust to become part of the dynamic new Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. There has been improved working and strategic developments across both sites and the Trust aims to work towards implementing integration benefits to the fullest in future, which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder may be required to work in other outreach clinics and establishments used in the course of Trust business (if necessary for the role).

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital
• To deliver a high-quality imaging service with a focus on subspeciality interests as applicable
• To share, with colleagues in the Imaging Department, the management of all patients referred to the Trust
• To share in the general radiology work of the department including currently a 1 in 12 on call rota
• To support radiographers and sonographer staff in the department and also be involved in the teaching and training of specialist registrars grade, junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
• 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 attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025