Job summary
This is a fixed-term post for a Specialty Training Registrar within the ENT service at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The post is created from a vacancy in the normal specialty registrar allocations through the Health Education Thames Valley deanery, and the objective is for this to replicate the training and experience that would be expected with such.
Main duties of the job
The post requires general ENT skills and experience with the ability to provide middle-grade emergency cover out of hours, at a current frequency of 1 in 12 (subject to change). There is a requirement to be within 30 minutes of the hospital during these periods, to allow timely attendance in cases of emergency. There is a cross-cover arrangement with the ENT department at Wexham Park Hospital for out-of-hours care, worked on a week on/week off basis. On call commitments include attending Wexham Park Hospital out of hours for unplanned emergency work, in addition to planned weekend ward rounds.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. The job will mainly be based between the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Townlands Memorial Hospital, with potential satellite clinics in Bracknell & Newbury. Outpatient clinics are delivered across all sites, with the Royal Berkshire Hospital being the main hub for surgical and emergency activity.
Details
* Date posted: 11 July 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Doctor - other
* Salary: £61,825 to £70,425 a year Per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 1 year
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 193-MS1228PCG
* Job locations: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN
Job description
Please see the attached job description for further details on the main responsibilities for the post. Interviews are planned for Thursday 17th July via Teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* GMC registration
* Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise.
* MRCS or equivalent.
* Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
* Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
* Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
* Experience of MDT working
* Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
Additional requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For more info, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement. Guidance here.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. More info at the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/
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