Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiologist to join our growing team at Bedford Hospital, which  merged with Luton & Dunstable Hospital in April 2020 to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is to support the growing workload and service development. The role is based at Bedford Hospital, with potentially one day a week at Luton.

Main duties of the job

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 Bedford but with cross-site working in Luton , following the move of vascular service to Luton in 2026.

 

The role involves ensuring the highest clinical standards in patient management within the hospital, particularly focusing on delivering a high quality imaging service with a specialisation in Interventional Radiology. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Imaging Department to manage all patient referrals to the Trust, contributing to the general radiology workload, including a 1 in 17 on-call rota. Additionally, the role requires providing support to radiographers and sonographers, alongside actively engaging in the teaching and training of specialist registrars, junior medical staff, nursing staff, and medical students. Participation in departmental and Trust-wide Clinical Governance and audit activities is essential, as is a commitment to continuous 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.

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.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. 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.