Consultant in Breast and General Radiology

Consultant in Breast and General Radiology

Closing date: 08 May 2026

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 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 sessions 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.

Main duties of the job

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).

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached JD. We are looking for a dynamic radiologist with a progressive attitude, to support the local breast and chest services.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• FRCR or Equivalent
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (or within 6 months at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Breast General Radiology.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
• Excellent all round experience of DGH work.
• Experience in other specialist imaging and involvement in other specialist MDT.

Clinical Effectiveness

• 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.
• Participation in relevant national audits.

Personnel Circumstances

• 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.

Teaching

• 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.
• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course.

Clinical Governance

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

Personal Skills

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

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.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum