Job summary
- Main area
- Pain Management
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 2 sessions per week (Monday working)
- Job ref
- 193-MS1220NCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £73,113 - £110,330 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Gp with extended role in Long Covid
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP
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.
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate General Practitioner with extended role (GPwER) to join our multidisciplinary Long Covid service, working 1 day per week initially on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to contribute to an evolving area of healthcare and support patients living with the ongoing effects of Long Covid.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work alongside a team of healthcare professionals, including a GP, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and specialist nurses, to provide holistic care for patients suffering from long Covid symptoms. You will bring your GP expertise, with a special interest in complex, multi-system conditions, and contribute to assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and ongoing management of this patient group.
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
Please look at personal specification relating to job role attached on the advert. There is a clear job description and responsibilities that are part of the document.
Person specification
Essential Application
Essential criteria
- GMC Licence to practice
- Experience in working in Primary Care
Desirable criteria
- Long COVID experience
Essential
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills working with MDT
Desirable criteria
- Working in a long covid clinic
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
- Alistair Clapham
- Job title
- Professional lead of Physiotherapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183225440
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