Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade Contract Permanent: Obstetric day time shifts on weekends may be required Hours
* Full time
* Part time
40 hours per week (Obstetric day time shifts on weekends may be required) Job ref 193-SPEC2160PCG
Employer Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Berkshire Hospital Town Reading Salary £100,870 - £111,441 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/01/2026 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
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Job overview
This a permanent post for a Specialist in Anaesthesia to join the existing team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
It is anticipated that this post will be 10 programmed activities (PAs) each week. If suitable applicants are interested, posts may filled on a part-time or flexible basis.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Anaesthetic Department is to deliver excellent clinical care in the field of Anaesthesia and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre‑requisite clinical and leadership skills, as well as team work, drive and ambition in achieving these goals.
In 2025 we were awarded Royal College of Anaesthetists ACSA accreditation, and have begun working towards applying for University Department status. We were one of the top performing departments within the Trust, based on a recent staff feedback survey. There is a strong and valued cohort of SAS doctors within our department.
Please note the simulation date will be 30/01/2026 and the interview date will be 17/02/2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to work independently to provide anaesthesia, pre‑operative assessment, post‑operative visits, administration, teaching and audit. There will be a job plan review immediately upon starting to discuss use and scheduling of SPA time. This will be followed by a further review after 3‑6 months to ensure that the SPAs fulfil the needs of the individual and the department.
A minimum of 6 years medical work as a Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades in Anaesthesia is required.
Working for our organisation
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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our theatres provide elective, emergency and trauma surgery within multiple operating theatres allowing a throughput of ~26,000 cases each year. The department works with the multi‑disciplinary team from numerous specialities; including ENT, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, General surgery etc. to deliver surgical care safely and of a high standard. The department works to support the latest technologies, such as robotic surgery and have two state of the art Robots used for Urology, Upper GI and Colorectal surgeries.
The main site at RBH comprises of 20 operating theatres, in three separate complexes and one ring fenced Elective Orthopaedic Unit.
* South Wing Theatres - 7 theatres
* Redlands Theatres - Ring fenced Orthopaedic Unit, 4 theatres.
* Central Theatres - 5 theatres
* Maternity Theatres - 3 theatres, 1 procedural room
Prince Charles Eye Unit and West Berkshire Community Hospital provide elective services within a self‑contained day bed unit:
* West Berkshire - comprises of 2 operating theatres and 1 procedural room
* Prince Charles Eye Unit - comprises of 2 operating theatres. The team specialise in Ophthalmology only within the unit.
The department also supports services provided in Interventional and diagnostic Radiology, as well as external contracts with BHFT Dental Surgery, Prospect Park and Broadmoor.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
* Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists of the UK or equivalent
* Higher degree or other relevant qualifications related to anaesthetic practice
* Current Advanced Life Support training
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Practice provides safe and effective general and regional anaesthesia, and procedural sedation, independently for all patients (Equivalent to stage 3 capability, RCoA 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum)
* A minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades
* Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
* Previous experience working in the NHS
Audit, Management & IT
* Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
* Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement projects, presenting data and implementing change as appropriate
* Good IT skills; use of patient and hospital databases
* Understanding of NHS management structures
* Previous involvement in clinical leadership roles
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
* Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
* Evidence of personal involvement in research
* Educational qualification or equivalent educational experience
* Contributes to improving patients’ experience
* See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
* Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient‑centered service
* Demonstrates willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
* Demonstrates willingness to embrace user involvement
* Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
* Willingness to take responsibility, and exerts appropriate authority
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary team
We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
* Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
* Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Money Advice Service
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
* On‑site nursery (based at RBH)
* Full educational library services
* Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
* Bus to work scheme
* Excellent rail and bus links
* A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
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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.
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