Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
The hospital provides all those services normally associated with a very large District General
Hospital. The hospital provides services on a single site for all the major specialities including
Accident and Emergency, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, Gynaecology and
Obstetrics, Genitourinary Medicine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Paediatrics (including a NICU),
General medicine (including all major medical specialities including CCU, Renal Unit, Intensive care and Gastroenterology), Radiotherapy and Oncology, and all the general surgical specialities, including a Bariatric service.
The trust provides several services Berkshire-wide (e.g. ophthalmology, renal). Following the principle of care closer to home, the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust offers services from many locations, including King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, Windsor dialysis unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital, Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace, Townlands Hospital Henley and there are visiting clinics in Wallingford and Wantage.
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Anaesthetic department with the present consultants. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work flexibly with colleagues to ensure the maintenance of a continuing high quality service meeting patient needs and to raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
Please note the simulation date will be 11/9/26 and the interview date will be 25/9/26
Main duties of the job
o Have duties that include provision of anaesthesia, pre-operative assessment, postoperative 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 are appropriately used and fulfilling the needs of the individuals and the department.
o Work in multidisciplinary teams providing high quality care to patients and work well with colleagues providing an advisory and consultation service.
o Record all absence from the Trust using Department and Trust processes; provide this record at annual job plan review; and provide cross cover for colleagues’ leave when necessary.
o Comply with all department and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and work providing care in line with national standards.
o Take personal responsibility for completing all mandatory and statutory training.
o Participate in appropriate Continuing Professional Development activities; complete annual appraisal and revalidation requirements; work to achieve objectives set at annual appraisal and job plan review.
o Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
o Comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor at all times
Person Specification
Audit, Management and IT
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement projects, presenting data and implementing change as appropriate
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS management structures
- Previous involvement in clinical leadership roles
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Educational qualification or equivalent educational experience
Patient Experience
Essential
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Anaesthesia – Level of training equivalent to that required to obtain a CCT in Anaesthesia in the UK as defined by the RCoA
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest in regional anaesthesia and out of theatre work
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Within 6 months of CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia at interview date
- FRCA or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher degree or other relevant qualifications related to anaesthetic practice
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
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