Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- Trust Grade Registrar
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (shifts)
- Job ref
- 193-MS2266UCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Emergency Department, Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £54,499 - £67,325 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
ED Trust Grade Registrar
Trust Grade Registrar
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
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Trust Grade Registrar to join the Emergency Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of direct patient care in the Emergency Department (ED), as well provide leadership and manage the department at night.
Dedicated Consultant supervision and guidance will be available throughout the duration of the post, aiming to build a fulfilling and sustainable career in Emergency Medicine.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be a doctor with significant previous experience in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, gained either in the NHS or abroad. They would be competent in performing common emergency procedures, such as DC cardioversion, chest decompression and tube thoracostomy, reduction of dislocated joints and fractures, wound suturing etc, as well as managing medical emergencies - cardiac arrest, tachy- or bradyarrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, seizures, DKA, shock, sepsis, respiratory failure etc.
This post requires excellent communication and leadership skills when dealing with distressed patients and/or relatives, interdisciplinary referrals, presenting cases at board rounds. The successful applicant is expected to have experience to lead the Emergency Department, especially at night, be able to supervise and guide junior colleagues, and thrive in a busy environment requiring focus and multitasking.
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 successful candidate would be a doctor with significant previous experience in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, gained either in the NHS or abroad. They would be competent in performing common emergency procedures, such as DC cardioversion, chest decompression and tube thoracostomy, reduction of dislocated joints and fractures, wound suturing etc, as well as managing medical emergencies - cardiac arrest, tachy- or bradyarrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, seizures, DKA, shock, sepsis, respiratory failure etc.
This post requires excellent communication and leadership skills when dealing with distressed patients and/or relatives, interdisciplinary referrals, presenting cases at board rounds. The successful applicant is expected to have experience to lead the Emergency Department, especially at night, be able to supervise and guide junior colleagues, and thrive in a busy environment requiring focus and multitasking.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MRCEM
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least THREE years continuous experience in Emergency Medicine.
- Provider status in any of the following: ALS, ATLS, or APLS.
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS employment as a doctor.
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
- Jane Brenchley
- Job title
- Consultant Emergency Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 7019
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