Job summary
- Main area
- Palliative Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (1 in 6 On Call Non-resident)
- Job ref
- 193-MS2270NCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £54,499 PER ANNUM
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Grade Doctor in Palliative Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
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
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Trust Grade Doctor to join a committed consultant-led team at this busy, multi-disciplinary specialist palliative care service.
The applicant must:
- Hold full GMC registration
- Have 2 years post graduate experience working in the NHS
This is a fixed term post for 1 year starting 5th August 2026 with the Duchess of Kent Inpatient Unit Reading.
There is an expectation that the post-holder will have the flexibility to cover other parts of the service occasionally
The Post full time with 1 in 6 on call, non-resident. We will consider applicants who wish to work part time.
Main duties of the job
In association with other members of the team:
To clerk and examine newly admitted patients, and to plan their management with reference to senior medical staff members as necessary
To co-operate with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring ongoing symptom control for patients, taking into account the physical, psycho-social and spiritual elements of those symptoms
To co-operate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the support of relatives and carers of patients
To maintain accurate and comprehensive records, and provide patient discharge summaries as required
To attend and contribute to the weekly journal club
To provide a first on call service for the inpatient unit
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 information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
If you would like to discuss this role or arrange a visit please contact Dr Sophie Price or Dr Emilia Moretto on 0118 9550474
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Additional qualifications in Palliative Medicine MRCP or equivalent
Clinical experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Palliative Medicine
Academic
Essential criteria
- Evidence of active involvement in audit
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of a good knowledge base of clinical research processes, and ability to utilise evidence based practice
Management skills
Essential criteria
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical workload
Desirable criteria
- IT skills, especially use of databases
Teaching skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of education expertise and experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using reflection on practice incidents and the ability to learn from incidents
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of effective team working
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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
- Dr Sophie Price
- Job title
- Palliative Care Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 9550474
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