Job Summary
We are recruiting for a full time Specialty Registrar Doctor in Gastroenterology at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will support the current delivery of Gastroenterology outpatient services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Gastroenterology outpatient skills are essential and most sub-speciality interests can be accommodated. Endoscopy skills would be desirable. The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profile through teaching and education.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support the current delivery of Gastroenterology outpatient, inpatient and endoscopy services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Gastroenterology outpatient skills are essential and most sub-speciality interests can be accommodated. Endoscopy skills would be desirable, but training can be offered to suitable candidates.
General medical and in-patient gastroenterology skills are required, and the applicant will be expected to contribute to the on call medical rota.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Gastroenterology department is to become a leader in the field of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
About Us
The Royal Berkshire Hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, and includes locations such as King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, and multiple community locations. The trust provides services across major specialties and Berkshire-wide services where applicable.
Details
Date posted: 22 January 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 193- MS2177PCG
Job location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN
Job Responsibilities
Immediate responsibilities
The post holder will share clinical duties within the Gastroenterology department with the present medical and nursing team. An office base with administrative support will be provided.
Clinical objectives
* To provide high quality clinical care in gastroenterology clinics both independently and under supervision.
* To provide high quality skills in endoscopy (training available for suitable candidates).
* To provide high quality clinical care to gastroenterology and general medical inpatients at registrar level, supporting junior medical colleagues, but reporting to the consultant of the week.
Other responsibilities
* To participate in the daily running and development of the service.
* To facilitate teaching and training within the department.
* Participation and involvement in clinical governance, quality improvement and other business in the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy department.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience & Skills
* Broad experience in General and Specialist Gastroenterology
Desirable
* JAG accredited in upper and lower GI endoscopy
Audit Management & IT
* Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
* Undertake audits and present data as required.
* Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Leadership & Research
* Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
* Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees.
Desirable
* Educational qualification
* GMC accredited educational supervisor
Personal Qualities
* Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English. Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority.
* Excellent team working skills, and able to work within MDT.
* Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
* Interpersonal skills; ability to see patients as people, and to empathize and work co-operatively with others.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) prior to appointment. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN
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