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Anaesthesia
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NHS Medical & Dental: Associate Specialist
Contract
Parhaol: Obstetric day time shifts on weekends may be required
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
40 awr yr wythnos (Obstetric day time shifts on weekends may be required)
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193-SpecGradeAnaesthesia
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Royal Berkshire Hospital
Tref
Reading
Cyflog
£100,870 - £111,141 pa pro rata
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29/09/2025 23:59

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Grade in Anaesthesia

NHS Medical & Dental: Associate Specialist

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Trosolwg o'r swydd

This a permanent post for a Specialist Grade 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 is 14/10/25 and the interview date is 30/10/25

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

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.

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

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.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

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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.

 

 

Manyleb y person

Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesia
  • 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

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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)
  • Minimum 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in Anaesthesia
  • Previous experience working in the NHS

Audit, Management & IT

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Understanding of NHS management structures
  • Previous involvement in clinical leadership roles

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Evidence of personal involvement in research
  • Educational qualification or equivalent educational experience

Patient Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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

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Kim Soulsby
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Consultant Anaesthetist- Clinical Lead
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