About Us PebblePad is the ePortfolio platform for higher education, trusted by educators and institutions around the world to deliver meaningful, student-centred learning journeys. We help bridge the gap between ambition and reality by combining the best of experiential learning and authentic assessment -areas traditional learning platforms often struggle to support. Our platform helps learners to prepare for, make sense of, curate and showcase their learning journeys through guided, reflective and personalised learning experiences. Behind the platform is an amazing team that cares. We show up for each other, celebrate the wins - and believe that making a difference should be fun as well as rewarding. About the Role As part of the wider Professional Services team, the Senior Integrations Engineer is responsible for PebblePad's end to end integration activities across our global customer base. This includes the design, configuration, troubleshooting and long term maintenance of integrations with LMS/VLE systems, SSO providers and third party platforms such as MyDay. This role provides both Level 2 and Level 3 technical support, offering deep expertise across identity management, integration technologies and API based solutions. You will work closely with the team, ensuring clear priorities, high technical standards, and consistent customer experience. The role includes significant customer collaboration and requires strong people skills, the ability to handle conflict constructively, and the confidence to guide both technical and non technical stakeholders. The post has a key focus on North American customers, alongside supporting institutions in other regions. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Lead integration activity across new and existing customers, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure high quality outcomes. Meet with customers during onboarding to analyse integration requirements, identify risks, and define clear implementation plans. Own the end to end deployment of new installations, ensuring a smooth, well communicated integration experience. Manage, configure and troubleshoot LMS/VLE integrations using LTI 1.3 and LTI Advantage, plus authentication technologies including SAML, Shibboleth, ADFS and Azure AD / Entra ID. Support and extend customer API integrations using PebblePad's REST APIs and associated security frameworks. Provide integration related insights to Customer Success Managers, including accurate data and usage context. Deliver integration consultancy between PebblePad, MyDay and other third party platforms. Produce bespoke integration solutions where contractually agreed. Maintain accurate records, including configuration details and integration health. Log integration feature requests and ensure product insights are communicated effectively. Respond rapidly to Priority 1 integration issues, coordinating with Customer Support and Dev Support teams. Perform Level 2 troubleshooting and advanced Level 3 investigations in partnership with the Dev Support team. Serve as the internal escalation point for bugs, custom reporting, log analysis and complex technical issues. Work closely with the team, providing coaching, workload prioritisation, quality checks and ongoing development support where appropriate. Collaborate effectively with customers across diverse roles-including IT, academics, administrators, senior leaders and technical teams. Handle conflict professionally, managing escalations, calming tense situations, and steering discussions toward positive outcomes. Required Skills & Knowledge 3+ years' experience in integrations, software support or related technical roles (preferably in EdTech). Strong experience working with LMS/VLE platforms: Blackboard (Learn/Ultra), Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, Sakai. Solid knowledge of: Shibboleth SAML / SSO Active Directory & Azure AD / Entra ID OAuth / OAuth2 RESTful APIs LTI 1.3 and LTI Advantage Experience delivering Level 2 and Level 3 technical support. Experience using service desk environments (administrator or agent level). Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability, with a methodical, structured approach to complex problems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain technical detail in plain language. Ability to prioritise independently and work to tight deadlines. Flexibility to support international customers across varying time zones, including occasional weekends and public holidays. A customer centric mindset with empathy, patience and accountability. Exceptional people skills, with the ability to build trust quickly. Confident working directly with customers, including technical and non technical groups. Able to manage conflict and de escalate difficult conversations with professionalism. High emotional intelligence and calmness under pressure. Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills. A proactive, ownership driven approach that prioritises outcomes over tasks. Positive leadership behaviours, modelling fairness, clarity and consistency for the Integrations Specialist and wider team. Desirable Skills & Knowledge Experience working within Higher Education or related EdTech ecosystems. Knowledge of broader 1EdTech Standards Experience of LTI 1.1 and supporting the transition to LTI 1.3 Familiarity with academic structures, roles and processes. PebblePad platform experience (builder, administrator or advanced user). Programming or scripting experience, ideally JavaScript or C#. Experience with Freshdesk or similar tools. Knowledge of integrating with student experience platforms such as MyDay / Ready Education. Compensation & Working Hours The salary offered will be dependent on skills and experience and includes a generous benefits package. The role is full time (37.5 hours), Monday - Friday, working 12noon - 8pm to provide coverage to North America, with flexibility to adapt hours to meet the needs of customers across time zones and potentially weekends. We believe in inclusion and diversity and are an equal opportunities employer.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
About Us PebblePad is the ePortfolio platform for higher education, trusted by educators and institutions around the world to deliver meaningful, student-centred learning journeys. We help bridge the gap between ambition and reality by combining the best of experiential learning and authentic assessment -areas traditional learning platforms often struggle to support. Our platform helps learners to prepare for, make sense of, curate and showcase their learning journeys through guided, reflective and personalised learning experiences. Behind the platform is an amazing team that cares. We show up for each other, celebrate the wins - and believe that making a difference should be fun as well as rewarding. About the Role As part of the wider Professional Services team, the Senior Integrations Engineer is responsible for PebblePad's end to end integration activities across our global customer base. This includes the design, configuration, troubleshooting and long term maintenance of integrations with LMS/VLE systems, SSO providers and third party platforms such as MyDay. This role provides both Level 2 and Level 3 technical support, offering deep expertise across identity management, integration technologies and API based solutions. You will work closely with the team, ensuring clear priorities, high technical standards, and consistent customer experience. The role includes significant customer collaboration and requires strong people skills, the ability to handle conflict constructively, and the confidence to guide both technical and non technical stakeholders. The post has a key focus on North American customers, alongside supporting institutions in other regions. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Lead integration activity across new and existing customers, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure high quality outcomes. Meet with customers during onboarding to analyse integration requirements, identify risks, and define clear implementation plans. Own the end to end deployment of new installations, ensuring a smooth, well communicated integration experience. Manage, configure and troubleshoot LMS/VLE integrations using LTI 1.3 and LTI Advantage, plus authentication technologies including SAML, Shibboleth, ADFS and Azure AD / Entra ID. Support and extend customer API integrations using PebblePad's REST APIs and associated security frameworks. Provide integration related insights to Customer Success Managers, including accurate data and usage context. Deliver integration consultancy between PebblePad, MyDay and other third party platforms. Produce bespoke integration solutions where contractually agreed. Maintain accurate records, including configuration details and integration health. Log integration feature requests and ensure product insights are communicated effectively. Respond rapidly to Priority 1 integration issues, coordinating with Customer Support and Dev Support teams. Perform Level 2 troubleshooting and advanced Level 3 investigations in partnership with the Dev Support team. Serve as the internal escalation point for bugs, custom reporting, log analysis and complex technical issues. Work closely with the team, providing coaching, workload prioritisation, quality checks and ongoing development support where appropriate. Collaborate effectively with customers across diverse roles-including IT, academics, administrators, senior leaders and technical teams. Handle conflict professionally, managing escalations, calming tense situations, and steering discussions toward positive outcomes. Required Skills & Knowledge 3+ years' experience in integrations, software support or related technical roles (preferably in EdTech). Strong experience working with LMS/VLE platforms: Blackboard (Learn/Ultra), Canvas, Moodle, Brightspace, Sakai. Solid knowledge of: Shibboleth SAML / SSO Active Directory & Azure AD / Entra ID OAuth / OAuth2 RESTful APIs LTI 1.3 and LTI Advantage Experience delivering Level 2 and Level 3 technical support. Experience using service desk environments (administrator or agent level). Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability, with a methodical, structured approach to complex problems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain technical detail in plain language. Ability to prioritise independently and work to tight deadlines. Flexibility to support international customers across varying time zones, including occasional weekends and public holidays. A customer centric mindset with empathy, patience and accountability. Exceptional people skills, with the ability to build trust quickly. Confident working directly with customers, including technical and non technical groups. Able to manage conflict and de escalate difficult conversations with professionalism. High emotional intelligence and calmness under pressure. Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills. A proactive, ownership driven approach that prioritises outcomes over tasks. Positive leadership behaviours, modelling fairness, clarity and consistency for the Integrations Specialist and wider team. Desirable Skills & Knowledge Experience working within Higher Education or related EdTech ecosystems. Knowledge of broader 1EdTech Standards Experience of LTI 1.1 and supporting the transition to LTI 1.3 Familiarity with academic structures, roles and processes. PebblePad platform experience (builder, administrator or advanced user). Programming or scripting experience, ideally JavaScript or C#. Experience with Freshdesk or similar tools. Knowledge of integrating with student experience platforms such as MyDay / Ready Education. Compensation & Working Hours The salary offered will be dependent on skills and experience and includes a generous benefits package. The role is full time (37.5 hours), Monday - Friday, working 12noon - 8pm to provide coverage to North America, with flexibility to adapt hours to meet the needs of customers across time zones and potentially weekends. We believe in inclusion and diversity and are an equal opportunities employer.
Consultant - Respiratory Medicine YM72 The closing date is 14 March 2026 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a substantive, full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a subspecialty interest in Bronchiectasis and Tuberculosis (Host Defence) and a secondary interest in Sleep Apnoea, alongside general respiratory medicine. You will join a friendly, well-established department of 14 respiratory consultants, delivering high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and virtual hospital care across Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role in the Trust's TB and Bronchiectasis service, work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative models of care including our award-winning Virtual Hospital. There is a commitment to the NIV and Respiratory oncall but no General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call commitment. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide high-quality inpatient respiratory care, including ARCU cover, on a 1 in 10 rota Participate in bronchoscopy lists (approximately 1 in 3) and pleural procedure lists Contribute to the acute NIV on-call rota (1 in 12 weekdays; 1 in 10 weekends) Deliver specialist outpatient clinics including: Bronchiectasis / Host Defence Tuberculosis General / urgent respiratory ("hot") clinics Participate in the Respiratory Virtual Hospital (1 in 10 weeks) Participate in Bronchiectasis, TB and pleural MDTs Support and supervise junior doctors and allied health professionals, acting as an Educational Supervisor (or working towards accreditation) Engage in audit, quality improvement, service development, and departmental governance Contribute to teaching, innovation, and research within respiratory medicine About us A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Job responsibilities The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Respiratory (Dr Matthew Knight who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board. The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification> Programmed Activities: 10 PAs standard (up to 12 negotiable). On-call: 1:10 weekend NIV and 1:12 weekday NIV. Sites: Watford General Hospital (main base) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital; occasional attendance at St Albans City Hospital Person Specification Subspecialty experience in Host Defence (Bronchiectasis/TB) and sleep. Experience in acute respiratory care, including NIV and inpatient respiratory medicine. Commitment to education, service development, and research. Meets RCP criteria for consultant appointment. Full GMC registration with license to practice CCT in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of completion of a UK training programe). Completion of SCE in Respiratory medicine or European / North American / Australasian equivalent Accredited Educational Supervisor (or willingness to obtain accreditation). Interest in service development and innovation. Previous leadership or management experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Consultant - Respiratory Medicine YM72 The closing date is 14 March 2026 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a substantive, full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a subspecialty interest in Bronchiectasis and Tuberculosis (Host Defence) and a secondary interest in Sleep Apnoea, alongside general respiratory medicine. You will join a friendly, well-established department of 14 respiratory consultants, delivering high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and virtual hospital care across Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role in the Trust's TB and Bronchiectasis service, work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative models of care including our award-winning Virtual Hospital. There is a commitment to the NIV and Respiratory oncall but no General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call commitment. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide high-quality inpatient respiratory care, including ARCU cover, on a 1 in 10 rota Participate in bronchoscopy lists (approximately 1 in 3) and pleural procedure lists Contribute to the acute NIV on-call rota (1 in 12 weekdays; 1 in 10 weekends) Deliver specialist outpatient clinics including: Bronchiectasis / Host Defence Tuberculosis General / urgent respiratory ("hot") clinics Participate in the Respiratory Virtual Hospital (1 in 10 weeks) Participate in Bronchiectasis, TB and pleural MDTs Support and supervise junior doctors and allied health professionals, acting as an Educational Supervisor (or working towards accreditation) Engage in audit, quality improvement, service development, and departmental governance Contribute to teaching, innovation, and research within respiratory medicine About us A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Job responsibilities The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Respiratory (Dr Matthew Knight who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board. The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification> Programmed Activities: 10 PAs standard (up to 12 negotiable). On-call: 1:10 weekend NIV and 1:12 weekday NIV. Sites: Watford General Hospital (main base) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital; occasional attendance at St Albans City Hospital Person Specification Subspecialty experience in Host Defence (Bronchiectasis/TB) and sleep. Experience in acute respiratory care, including NIV and inpatient respiratory medicine. Commitment to education, service development, and research. Meets RCP criteria for consultant appointment. Full GMC registration with license to practice CCT in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of completion of a UK training programe). Completion of SCE in Respiratory medicine or European / North American / Australasian equivalent Accredited Educational Supervisor (or willingness to obtain accreditation). Interest in service development and innovation. Previous leadership or management experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Search job vacancies Did you know you can receive job alerts via WhatsApp? West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a substantive, full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a subspecialty interest in Bronchiectasis and Tuberculosis (Host Defence) and a secondary interest in Sleep Apnoea, alongside general respiratory medicine. You will join a friendly, well-established department of 14 respiratory consultants, delivering high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and virtual hospital care across Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role in the Trust's TB and Bronchiectasis service, work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative models of care including our award-winning Virtual Hospital. There is a commitment to the NIV and Respiratory oncall but no General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call commitment. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide high-quality inpatient respiratory care, including ARCU cover, on a 1 in 10 rota Participate in bronchoscopy lists (approximately 1 in 3) and pleural procedure lists Contribute to the acute NIV on-call rota (1 in 12 weekdays; 1 in 10 weekends) Deliver specialist outpatient clinics including: Bronchiectasis / Host Defence Tuberculosis General / urgent respiratory ("hot") clinics Participate in the Respiratory Virtual Hospital (1 in 10 weeks) Participate in Bronchiectasis, TB and pleural MDTs Support and supervise junior doctors and allied health professionals, acting as an Educational Supervisor (or working towards accreditation) Engage in audit, quality improvement, service development, and departmental governance Contribute to teaching, innovation, and research within respiratory medicine Working for our organisation A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Respiratory (Dr Matthew Knight who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board. The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification Programmed Activities : 10 PAs standard (up to 12 negotiable). On-call : 1:10 weekend NIV and 1:12 weekday NIV. Sites : Watford General Hospital (main base) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital; occasional attendance at St Albans City Hospital Person specification Subspecialty experience in Host Defence (Bronchiectasis/TB) and sleep. Experience in acute respiratory care, including NIV and inpatient respiratory medicine. Commitment to education, service development, and research. Meets RCP criteria for consultant appointment. Full GMC registration with license to practice CCT in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of completion of a UK training programme). Completion of SCE in Respiratory medicine or European / North American / Australasian equivalent Accredited Educational Supervisor (or willingness to obtain accreditation). Interest in service development and innovation. Previous leadership or management experience. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Name Dr Matthew Knight Job title Clinical Lead Email address Additional information Mariola Czuchrzynska, General Manager Interventional Medicine Email: Mobile: / (Please do not share any personal details.) We may need to check any information you provide. If you're happy for us to get in touch with you, please provide your email address below.
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
Search job vacancies Did you know you can receive job alerts via WhatsApp? West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a substantive, full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a subspecialty interest in Bronchiectasis and Tuberculosis (Host Defence) and a secondary interest in Sleep Apnoea, alongside general respiratory medicine. You will join a friendly, well-established department of 14 respiratory consultants, delivering high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and virtual hospital care across Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role in the Trust's TB and Bronchiectasis service, work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative models of care including our award-winning Virtual Hospital. There is a commitment to the NIV and Respiratory oncall but no General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call commitment. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide high-quality inpatient respiratory care, including ARCU cover, on a 1 in 10 rota Participate in bronchoscopy lists (approximately 1 in 3) and pleural procedure lists Contribute to the acute NIV on-call rota (1 in 12 weekdays; 1 in 10 weekends) Deliver specialist outpatient clinics including: Bronchiectasis / Host Defence Tuberculosis General / urgent respiratory ("hot") clinics Participate in the Respiratory Virtual Hospital (1 in 10 weeks) Participate in Bronchiectasis, TB and pleural MDTs Support and supervise junior doctors and allied health professionals, acting as an Educational Supervisor (or working towards accreditation) Engage in audit, quality improvement, service development, and departmental governance Contribute to teaching, innovation, and research within respiratory medicine Working for our organisation A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Respiratory (Dr Matthew Knight who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board. The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification Programmed Activities : 10 PAs standard (up to 12 negotiable). On-call : 1:10 weekend NIV and 1:12 weekday NIV. Sites : Watford General Hospital (main base) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital; occasional attendance at St Albans City Hospital Person specification Subspecialty experience in Host Defence (Bronchiectasis/TB) and sleep. Experience in acute respiratory care, including NIV and inpatient respiratory medicine. Commitment to education, service development, and research. Meets RCP criteria for consultant appointment. Full GMC registration with license to practice CCT in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of completion of a UK training programme). Completion of SCE in Respiratory medicine or European / North American / Australasian equivalent Accredited Educational Supervisor (or willingness to obtain accreditation). Interest in service development and innovation. Previous leadership or management experience. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Name Dr Matthew Knight Job title Clinical Lead Email address Additional information Mariola Czuchrzynska, General Manager Interventional Medicine Email: Mobile: / (Please do not share any personal details.) We may need to check any information you provide. If you're happy for us to get in touch with you, please provide your email address below.
Consultant Psychiatrist - Inpatient Older People's Mental Health Are you looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist role with excellent opportunities to lead, shape services, and pursue your clinical interests? Join our Older People's Mental Health inpatient team at Prospect Park Hospital, part of Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are a CQC Outstanding Trust, Global Digital Exemplar, and ranked third nationally among Mental Health and Community Trusts in the NHS league tables. The role offers 11 PAs, including up to 2 PAs to pursue a special interest in developing leadership, research, teaching or clinical skills that are aligned with the Trust objectives and support individual's professional growth. £15,000 Recruitment and Retention premium is available for external applicants and £8,000 Relocation allowance where applicable. You will be the consultant psychiatrist for Orchid Ward (20 bed functional conditions ward) at Prospect Park Hospital. You will work alongside 1.5 SAS doctors, 3 resident doctors and a nurse consultant, providing excellent medical and nursing support to enable you to discharge your duties as a senior medical leader. Berkshire Healthcare consistently tops NHS staff survey scores and is ranked among the best NHS trusts to work for, with high engagement and strong focus on staff health and wellbeing. Based in Reading, enjoy a diverse and vibrant town with excellent schools, countryside, culture, and transport links. Main duties of the job Provide medical leadership to the ward multidisciplinary team, collaborating to deliver a high standard of care. Take clinical responsibility for assessment and ongoing management of patients, including psychiatric and physical health needs. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds, and patient reviews. Liaise with other professionals, Trust departments, social services, GPs, ICB, and voluntary agencies to ensure smooth transitions to care after discharge. Liaise with families to provide information, guidance, and support. Ensure timely completion of clinical records, discharge summaries, and reports on RIO. Act as an Approved Clinician and take on statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act, MCA, and DoLS legislation. Contribute to out-of-hours on-call rota for General Adult/Older People services. Provide clinical and educational supervision to junior medical staff and trainees. Participate in service evaluation, local/national audits, and quality improvement projects. Attend relevant Trust meetings, including Medical Staff Committee, to support governance, planning, and development. Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust site Job responsibilities We welcome applications from candidates who are: On the Specialist Register of the GMC Demonstrable excellence in Older Peoples Mental Health clinical practice Proven MDT leadership and communication For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Rose Hombo, Service Director Inpatient Service, on or or Nav Sodhi, Deputy Medical Director, on or Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional clinical qualifications Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist - Inpatient Older People's Mental Health Are you looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist role with excellent opportunities to lead, shape services, and pursue your clinical interests? Join our Older People's Mental Health inpatient team at Prospect Park Hospital, part of Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are a CQC Outstanding Trust, Global Digital Exemplar, and ranked third nationally among Mental Health and Community Trusts in the NHS league tables. The role offers 11 PAs, including up to 2 PAs to pursue a special interest in developing leadership, research, teaching or clinical skills that are aligned with the Trust objectives and support individual's professional growth. £15,000 Recruitment and Retention premium is available for external applicants and £8,000 Relocation allowance where applicable. You will be the consultant psychiatrist for Orchid Ward (20 bed functional conditions ward) at Prospect Park Hospital. You will work alongside 1.5 SAS doctors, 3 resident doctors and a nurse consultant, providing excellent medical and nursing support to enable you to discharge your duties as a senior medical leader. Berkshire Healthcare consistently tops NHS staff survey scores and is ranked among the best NHS trusts to work for, with high engagement and strong focus on staff health and wellbeing. Based in Reading, enjoy a diverse and vibrant town with excellent schools, countryside, culture, and transport links. Main duties of the job Provide medical leadership to the ward multidisciplinary team, collaborating to deliver a high standard of care. Take clinical responsibility for assessment and ongoing management of patients, including psychiatric and physical health needs. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds, and patient reviews. Liaise with other professionals, Trust departments, social services, GPs, ICB, and voluntary agencies to ensure smooth transitions to care after discharge. Liaise with families to provide information, guidance, and support. Ensure timely completion of clinical records, discharge summaries, and reports on RIO. Act as an Approved Clinician and take on statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act, MCA, and DoLS legislation. Contribute to out-of-hours on-call rota for General Adult/Older People services. Provide clinical and educational supervision to junior medical staff and trainees. Participate in service evaluation, local/national audits, and quality improvement projects. Attend relevant Trust meetings, including Medical Staff Committee, to support governance, planning, and development. Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust site Job responsibilities We welcome applications from candidates who are: On the Specialist Register of the GMC Demonstrable excellence in Older Peoples Mental Health clinical practice Proven MDT leadership and communication For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Rose Hombo, Service Director Inpatient Service, on or or Nav Sodhi, Deputy Medical Director, on or Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional clinical qualifications Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum