Locum Consultant in Interventional Radiology

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant Radiologist to join its Imaging department. The ideal candidate will focus on Interventional Radiology and participate in general radiology duties. This role offers flexibility, including the potential for hybrid working arrangements. Applicants must hold a Medical Degree and FRCR along with full GMC registration.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

State-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Must possess a Medical Degree and FRCR or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration is mandatory.
• Understanding of clinical governance and ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality imaging service focusing on Interventional Radiology.
• Participate in the general radiology workload.
• Support the teaching and training of registrars and medical staff.

Skills

Interventional Radiology

Clinical Governance

Team Leadership

Teaching Experience

Education

Medical Degree

FRCR or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

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 is 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 Consultant Radiologist with experience in all aspects of Interventional Radiology, to support the vascular and non‑vascular interventional work, primarily at Luton but with a view to cross‑site working in future, following the move of vascular service to Luton in 2026.

Participating in the general radiology workload is essential and participation in other MDTs is encouraged and subject to agreement with the clinical director during job planning.

The successful candidate will also participate in the on‑call rota.

Flexible working is supported by the Trust and all consultants are offered the opportunity to work from home on one day a week.

Main Duties / Key Tasks

• 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 Interventional Radiology.
• 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. No interventional on call currently.
• To support radiographers and sonographer staff in the department and also be involved in the teaching and training of specialist registrars, 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).

Working for Our Organisation

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.

Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register and have FRCR. Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT.

Residence is required within ten miles by road or thirty minutes travelling time of the Hospital. Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full‑time are also invited to apply.

The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Application Details

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 refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Medical Degree
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable Criteria

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential Criteria

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) / CESR (or within 6 months at time of interview)

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
• Experience of guideline appraisal.
• Participation in relevant local audits.
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research.

Desirable Criteria

• Participation in relevant national audits.

Personnel Circumstances

Essential Criteria

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on‑call emergencies.
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
• Satisfactory DBS clearance.

Clinical Experience

Essential Criteria

• Excellent all‑round experience of DGH work.
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Radiology.
• Expertise in all aspects of vascular and non‑vascular intervention and reporting.
• To be able to undertake independent interventional work.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in other specialist imaging and involvement in other specialist MDT.

Teaching

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
• Understands learner‑centred teaching.
• Teaching ability and experience in conducting clinical/radiological meetings.

Desirable Criteria

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course.

Clinical Governance

Essential Criteria

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Personal Skills

Essential Criteria

• Ability to co‑operate in a democratic team environment.
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills.
• Leadership skills.

Applicant Requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Additional Information

Applicants should note that the role may cross‑site between Luton and Bedford following the move of the vascular service to Luton in 2026. The allocation of programmed activities will be based on 8.5 for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting professional activities. The detailed job plans will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director and approved by the Medical Director or the Chief Executive.

The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.