Job summary
- Main area
- Palliative Care
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (On Call 0.33)
- Hours
- Part time - 5.33 sessions per week (0.33 On Call)
- Job ref
- 193-MS2236NCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Berkshire Community Hospital
- Town
- Thatcham
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/06/2026 09:00
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine
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.
Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Job overview
The successful applicant will be a Palliative Medicine Consultant providing the main consultant input to the eight Palliative Care beds in West Berkshire Community Hospital via 2 weekly ward rounds over 2 PAs with the consultant team providing additional input; and 2 PAs working with the Community Service. The Community Service works out of two hubs based in Theale and South Oxfordshire. The postholder will primarily be based in the Theale Hub but will work flexibly across the service.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities:
1. To provide, with colleagues, a Palliative Medicine service in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
2. To provide second on-call cover for the Palliative Medicine service on a 1 in 7 rota. On-call is Category A with a 5% on-call intensity supplement.
Management Responsibilities:
1. Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.
2. Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Palliative Medicine service.
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
For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. If you would like to discuss this role or arrange a visit, please contact Dr Hannah Western or Charlotte Passman (details below)
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
- Full driving licence
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Fully trained in Palliative Medicine
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- All aspects of palliative medicine and patient care
Audit Management & IT
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable criteria
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Educational qualification
Patient Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
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
- Hannah Western
- Job title
- Speciality Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 9505276
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