Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 193-MS2162UCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Consultant with Epilepsy Interest
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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.”
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’.
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
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
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.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community and investing in the well-being and development of our people.
There is a combined Department of Paediatrics and Child Health within the Acute Trust resulting in improved liaison and integration in the care of patients and the training of junior doctors.
Paediatric in-patient services and neonatal services are provided at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The children’s wards, paediatric observation unit, and outpatient clinic opened in 2002, and are sited centrally within the Hospital. The neonatal unit was refurbished in 2014 and is situated in the maternity block. The Dingley Child Development Centre is currently located at Erlegh House, University of Reading.
Please note the simulation date is 23/03/2026 and the interview date is 07/04/2026
Main duties of the job
|
Job Title: |
Consultant |
|
Clinical Speciality / Sub-Speciality: |
General Paediatrics |
|
Care Group/Clinical Directorate: |
Urgent Care Group/Women’s and Children’s |
|
Reports To: |
Clinical Lead for Acute Paediatrics |
|
Accountable To: |
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) |
|
Nominal Base: |
Royal Berkshire Hospital |
|
Hours: |
Full time: 10 Programme Activities (PA)* |
|
Contract Type: |
Substantive |
|
Salary: |
As per Consultant Contract |
|
New or Replacement Post: |
Replacement |
|
On-Call Rota Requirements: |
To provide on-call cover for paediatrics on a 1 in 13 rota. On-call is Category ‘A’ non-resident with 3% on-call intensity supplement.
|
|
Pension: |
NHS Contributory Scheme |
|
Annual Leave Entitlement: |
On appointment: 33 days (pro rata for part time) After 7 years’ service: 35 days (pro rata for part time) |
|
Study Leave Entitlement: |
A maximum of 30 days within a three year period. For further details, contact the Medical Education Team. |
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Paediatric Department with the present consultant paediatricians.
A. Clinical
To provide with colleagues, acute and general paediatric services in both In Patient and outpatient settings and on-call cover.
B. Management responsibilities
Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the integrated paediatric department.
Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the combined Department of Paediatrics.
Teaching
This includes teaching of medical students and junior doctors who rotate through the Paediatric Department and contributing to the continuing medical education programme of the combined department. It is expected that the post holder will act asclinical supervisor to trainees within the department and the Oxford Deanery Post- Graduate School of Paediatrics.
The Department provides residency placements throughout the year to medical students from Oxford University.
Research
There is active research team at the Royal Berkshire. There are 2 paediatric research nurses, with ongoing recruitment to several multicentre studies. A particular interest in research with a view to becoming principle investigator in studies would be advantageous. There are ample opportunities for research with a wealth of clinical material associated with the large population, links with Reading University and close proximity to Oxford.
E. Continuing Professional Development
The appointee will be expected to participate in personal appraisals annually and will also be expected to actively take part in the RCPCH CPD program.
The responsible officer for the post is currently the Medical Director and there is a revalidation officer to provide administrative support and advice for medical staff maintaining their credentials for revalidation.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent
- The applicant is on the specialist register or can provide evidence that they are within 6 months of award of a CCT at the time of interview
- Full GMC Registration
- Up to date PALS/APLS/EPLS resuscitation certificate
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in education or related subjects
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Broad general paediatric training including outpatient experience
- Acute paediatrics
Desirable criteria
- Experience in paediatric ambulatory care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Akmal Hussain
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Acute Paediatrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183227531
List jobs with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Medical and Dental or all sectors