Overview
Job summary: It is no secret that we have an outstanding rating from the CQC, our staff survey results are one of the best in the country, that we are leaders in digital maturity and that we have a mature Quality Improvement approach to innovation and development. What else we can offer you? Besides all of this is the chance to have time to pursue your own interests, so if they lie in R&D, QI, or management & leadership we will support you. In 2021 Berkshire Healthcare was 4th out of the 48 community and mental health trusts for the number of research projects we recruited to, and have refreshed our research strategy and are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to develop and implement our research programme. QI, the Trust is very active in terms of quality improvement, including the opportunity to gain fully accredited QI qualifications. If you wish to play a pivotal role in leading and developing the service, the opportunities are there. Equally if you wish to develop in this area, we are happy to support and nurture your talent to allow you to take on such roles in the future.
Main duties: Please see the attached Consultant job description together with the person specification for this role.
Details
Date posted: 09 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9371-D649C
Job locations: Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Responsibilities
Please see the attached Consultant job description together with the person specification for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
* Section 12 (Mental Health Act) Approved or eligible
* Hold Approved Clinician [AC] status or be eligible
Desirable
* Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists Guidelines)
Experience
Essential
* Has worked in a senior non-consultant level post in acute adult psychiatry, within an inpatient and/or community setting
Desirable
* Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group
* Development of services within inpatient settings
Disclosures and Sponsorship
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check will be required.
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, please refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website and guidance on overseas/criminal records checks.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address: Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Employer's website: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust (https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/)
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