Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Cardio Thoracic and General Radiology

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting time to be joining Bedford Hospital, which merged with Luton Hospital in April 2020 to become part of the dynamic 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.

This post is based at the Bedford Hospital site but it is anticipated that the successful candidate may work at Luton & Dunstable hospital 1 day a week in future.

Main duties of the job

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 the 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)

About us

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.

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year (per annum)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-M-RD-085

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Medical Degree
Relevant postgraduate FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

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

Participation in relevant national research and audits

Clinical Experience

Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cardiothoracic
Excellent all round experience of DGH work
Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Registration

Essential

Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Radiology via CCT (or within 6 months from date of interview) or CESR (Must be on Specialist Register by date of interview)

Personal Skills

Essential

Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Leadership Skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

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 Governance

Essential

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

Teaching

Essential

Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Medical Degree
Relevant postgraduate FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

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

Participation in relevant national research and audits

Clinical Experience

Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cardiothoracic
Excellent all round experience of DGH work
Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Registration

Essential

Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Radiology via CCT (or within 6 months from date of interview) or CESR (Must be on Specialist Register by date of interview)

Personal Skills

Essential

Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Leadership Skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

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 Governance

Essential

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

Teaching

Essential

Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)