In June 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced two key frameworks: the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework (SRF). The SRF sets out an ambitious vision to drive innovation and enable more integrated delivery across Scotland's health and care services. As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) will come together to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland in April 2026. The new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and long term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland. To learn more about the new organisation, please read the public consultation paper, NHS Delivery - A New National Delivery Organisation, available on the Scottish Government website. Hours: 1 PA (4 hours per week) Duration: Fixed Term for 36 months Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working (within the UK). We're happy to talk about how you want to work. Who we are: NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations. We are the leader in educational design, delivery and quality assurance and provide wide ranging support to workforce development. We are the official provider of workforce statistics for NHS Scotland and support national workforce planning. We design and develop digital technologies supporting innovation and transformation. Our purpose is to drive change and improve the quality of care experienced by citizens across Scotland by ensuring that we have the right staff, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. NES is integral to improving outcomes for people and in ensuring a skilled and capable workforce underpins the design and delivery of services. As an organisation, we recognise the significant contribution we can make to improving population health, reducing inequalities and economic development. This will be across 1 PA of time (1PA = 4 hours). What you will do: The Training Programme Director post is required to provide leadership and oversight of the post with responsibilities for national training programmes of the Scotland Deanery, and to contribute to other operational and strategic work within the wider specialty grouping. The role will involve interaction with trainees, trainers, and external bodies to support and enhance postgraduate education both regionally and nationally across the Scotland Deanery. Applications are invited from trained doctors in Scotland who are in a substantive NHS consultant post. All applicants must confirm prior to interview that their employer would support a Service Level Agreement for this role within their job plan. Applicants must be qualified to MB ChB or equivalent and included in the GMC's General and Specialist Registers. A broad understanding of the GMC and Scotland Deanery quality frameworks together with practical experience of medical education and training in the NHS is required. A full job description is available. Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Adam Hill, Lead Dean Director for Medicine, For NHS employees considering this post, please note that appointments will only be considered on a secondment or SLA basis, in the first instance. Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59hrs on the closing date. CVs will not be accepted. Closing Date: 17/03/2026 Interview Date: 13/04/2026 Please be advised that if you are successful in being offered the role following the recruitment process, you will be expected to attend the office prior to your start date to complete face to face pre employment checks. If you require any adjustments to support this, please let us know. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. As part of the pre employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here. For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or 'going rate'. Further information on these criteria can be found here. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at:
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
In June 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced two key frameworks: the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework (SRF). The SRF sets out an ambitious vision to drive innovation and enable more integrated delivery across Scotland's health and care services. As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) will come together to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland in April 2026. The new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and long term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland. To learn more about the new organisation, please read the public consultation paper, NHS Delivery - A New National Delivery Organisation, available on the Scottish Government website. Hours: 1 PA (4 hours per week) Duration: Fixed Term for 36 months Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working (within the UK). We're happy to talk about how you want to work. Who we are: NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations. We are the leader in educational design, delivery and quality assurance and provide wide ranging support to workforce development. We are the official provider of workforce statistics for NHS Scotland and support national workforce planning. We design and develop digital technologies supporting innovation and transformation. Our purpose is to drive change and improve the quality of care experienced by citizens across Scotland by ensuring that we have the right staff, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. NES is integral to improving outcomes for people and in ensuring a skilled and capable workforce underpins the design and delivery of services. As an organisation, we recognise the significant contribution we can make to improving population health, reducing inequalities and economic development. This will be across 1 PA of time (1PA = 4 hours). What you will do: The Training Programme Director post is required to provide leadership and oversight of the post with responsibilities for national training programmes of the Scotland Deanery, and to contribute to other operational and strategic work within the wider specialty grouping. The role will involve interaction with trainees, trainers, and external bodies to support and enhance postgraduate education both regionally and nationally across the Scotland Deanery. Applications are invited from trained doctors in Scotland who are in a substantive NHS consultant post. All applicants must confirm prior to interview that their employer would support a Service Level Agreement for this role within their job plan. Applicants must be qualified to MB ChB or equivalent and included in the GMC's General and Specialist Registers. A broad understanding of the GMC and Scotland Deanery quality frameworks together with practical experience of medical education and training in the NHS is required. A full job description is available. Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Adam Hill, Lead Dean Director for Medicine, For NHS employees considering this post, please note that appointments will only be considered on a secondment or SLA basis, in the first instance. Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59hrs on the closing date. CVs will not be accepted. Closing Date: 17/03/2026 Interview Date: 13/04/2026 Please be advised that if you are successful in being offered the role following the recruitment process, you will be expected to attend the office prior to your start date to complete face to face pre employment checks. If you require any adjustments to support this, please let us know. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. As part of the pre employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here. For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or 'going rate'. Further information on these criteria can be found here. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at:
This post is a for a current vacancy for a Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist, with no on call commitments . Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. The Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements including job sharing. Such arrangements will be discussed with any shortlisted candidate on a personal basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality breast imaging in both the breast screening programme and the symptomatic breast service. The doctor must, therefore, have previously worked in a unit where screening images are read, and should ideally have NBSS (National Breast Screening System) derived evidence of at least 5,000 reads to qualify for this post from the FRQA report of that system. This will not preclude trainees, and 1,500 first reads is also acceptable. Breast Clinicians with similar experience are welcome to apply. The post holder will be expected to participate in the normal duties relating to the administration and leadership of the department and to participate in teaching, CME and quality improvement. The post is within a well respected breast unit and has arisen due to retirement. You will be joining a team of 6 Breast Radiologists, 2 Specialty Doctors, a Consultant Radiographer and 4 Advanced Practice Radiographers. Main duties of the job Mammography reporting Breast and axillary US US and stereotactic guided breast biopsy Role Requirements The applicant must be independently competent in: Acting as a Responsible Assessor in the breast screening assessment clinic as described within the current NHSBSP guidelines. Leading a symptomatic 1 stop breast clinic imaging service. Competence in breast tomosynthesis reporting and breast MRI reporting would be desirable. VAB/VAE experience and knowledge of Contrast Enhanced Mammography would also be an asset. Competence in cross sectional reporting (especially CT) and an ability to discuss staging and other required imaging at the Breast MDT would be desirable. Training is integral to the department, with a generous study leave entitlement (financial and time), and a commitment to the clinical supervision and training of Radiology Registrars, Breast Imaging Fellows and Advanced Practice/Consultant Radiographers. We would welcome an interest in contributing to the formal teaching of Medical Students and of Radiology Registrars at the Academy. Ambition to be a named Clinical and/or Educational Supervisor would be supported but is not required. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the NHS partners of the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. However, medical students are currently only rarely attached to the department. We would welcome someone with an interest in expanding the range of week long attachments to the department by developing so called study units. The Medical School has very close links with the Trust, and so opportunities to teach in the Life Sciences modules, to become an Associate Lecturer, to assist with case based learning etc. are regularly advertised by the medical school. The school runs a Problem Based Learning system and has a very good reputation for the quality of its graduates. The Service Line would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust Lead for R & D. All Consultants are expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance programme. Managerial and Leadership Management To be a positive role model for the MDT Find time to always support colleagues Contribute to the leadership team, help to develop the service and identify and facilitate quality improvements Find workable, efficient, safe, quality, sustainable solutions to challenges as they arise To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust/service needs To participate in departmental Consultant and senior staff meetings Liaise with lead nurses and medical colleagues To attend and deliver regional and national meetings as necessary To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies. Teamwork To embody and promote the ethos of integrated team working in your practice at all times To communicate with respect and professionalism with all members of the multi disciplinary team To work within the framework of team decisions To show initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community Managerial/Organisational Relationships: The post holder will be managerially responsible to the Service Line Clinical Director for Breast Services, and professionally responsible to the Medical Director. The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies, notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. Key Working Relationships: The post holders will interact with the Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Trainees, Radiographic and clerical staff in the Breast Unit and will have close clinical involvement with the breast surgery and breast oncology clinical teams in the hospital, and with General Practitioners. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Special Training Full GMC registration Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent) CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview) Breast subspecialist training to RCR standards with screen reading experience. MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree. Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent). Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent). CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview). Breast subspecialist training to RCR standards with screen reading 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.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
This post is a for a current vacancy for a Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist, with no on call commitments . Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. The Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements including job sharing. Such arrangements will be discussed with any shortlisted candidate on a personal basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality breast imaging in both the breast screening programme and the symptomatic breast service. The doctor must, therefore, have previously worked in a unit where screening images are read, and should ideally have NBSS (National Breast Screening System) derived evidence of at least 5,000 reads to qualify for this post from the FRQA report of that system. This will not preclude trainees, and 1,500 first reads is also acceptable. Breast Clinicians with similar experience are welcome to apply. The post holder will be expected to participate in the normal duties relating to the administration and leadership of the department and to participate in teaching, CME and quality improvement. The post is within a well respected breast unit and has arisen due to retirement. You will be joining a team of 6 Breast Radiologists, 2 Specialty Doctors, a Consultant Radiographer and 4 Advanced Practice Radiographers. Main duties of the job Mammography reporting Breast and axillary US US and stereotactic guided breast biopsy Role Requirements The applicant must be independently competent in: Acting as a Responsible Assessor in the breast screening assessment clinic as described within the current NHSBSP guidelines. Leading a symptomatic 1 stop breast clinic imaging service. Competence in breast tomosynthesis reporting and breast MRI reporting would be desirable. VAB/VAE experience and knowledge of Contrast Enhanced Mammography would also be an asset. Competence in cross sectional reporting (especially CT) and an ability to discuss staging and other required imaging at the Breast MDT would be desirable. Training is integral to the department, with a generous study leave entitlement (financial and time), and a commitment to the clinical supervision and training of Radiology Registrars, Breast Imaging Fellows and Advanced Practice/Consultant Radiographers. We would welcome an interest in contributing to the formal teaching of Medical Students and of Radiology Registrars at the Academy. Ambition to be a named Clinical and/or Educational Supervisor would be supported but is not required. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the NHS partners of the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. However, medical students are currently only rarely attached to the department. We would welcome someone with an interest in expanding the range of week long attachments to the department by developing so called study units. The Medical School has very close links with the Trust, and so opportunities to teach in the Life Sciences modules, to become an Associate Lecturer, to assist with case based learning etc. are regularly advertised by the medical school. The school runs a Problem Based Learning system and has a very good reputation for the quality of its graduates. The Service Line would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust Lead for R & D. All Consultants are expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance programme. Managerial and Leadership Management To be a positive role model for the MDT Find time to always support colleagues Contribute to the leadership team, help to develop the service and identify and facilitate quality improvements Find workable, efficient, safe, quality, sustainable solutions to challenges as they arise To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust/service needs To participate in departmental Consultant and senior staff meetings Liaise with lead nurses and medical colleagues To attend and deliver regional and national meetings as necessary To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies. Teamwork To embody and promote the ethos of integrated team working in your practice at all times To communicate with respect and professionalism with all members of the multi disciplinary team To work within the framework of team decisions To show initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community Managerial/Organisational Relationships: The post holder will be managerially responsible to the Service Line Clinical Director for Breast Services, and professionally responsible to the Medical Director. The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies, notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. Key Working Relationships: The post holders will interact with the Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Trainees, Radiographic and clerical staff in the Breast Unit and will have close clinical involvement with the breast surgery and breast oncology clinical teams in the hospital, and with General Practitioners. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Special Training Full GMC registration Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent) CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview) Breast subspecialist training to RCR standards with screen reading experience. MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree. Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent). Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent). CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview). Breast subspecialist training to RCR standards with screen reading 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.
Consultant in Emergency Medicine (PEM) as a Sub-Speciality We are seeking to appoint a Consultant with Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) as a sub-specialty to work in the Emergency Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. The Trust is keen to expand the current Consultant numbers to provide modern high-quality care. The successful candidate would be encouraged to develop an area of expertise or sub-specialisations within Emergency Medicine. The successful applicants principal place of work will be Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. Other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for Supporting Professional Activities and some Direct Clinical Care such as audit notes. The successful applicant will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work, or other locations agreed during Job Planning. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites and attending official meetings away from the workplace. The successful applicant may be required to work at any site within your employing organisation, including new sites. As a Trust serving a diverse urban population with hugely varied medical needs, the Trust would be especially keen to hear from any candidate who enjoys delivering high quality evidence-based emergency care. One of Trust's top priorities is establishing a sustainable emergency care system to the ED attendances that the Trust sees. Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses: Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies. Set standards and develop systems and guidelines for the clinical and operational management of patients. Supporting the Clinical Director of Emergency Department in the delivery of timely, high-quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4-hour standard for patients in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Clinical Quality Indicators. Develop and implement rolling training audit and quality Improvement Projects to support the induction and development of staff, high standards and effective clinical care. Conduct the ward rounds of patients managed by the emergency department on the Clinical Decision Unit. Actively participate, champion and drive the paediatric ED. Strive toward achieving performance standards About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Job responsibilities Please see attached supporting document for full detailed job description, main responsibilities and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent FRCEM or equivalent ATLS or equivalent ALS or equivalent EPLS / APLS or equivalent Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application in a non-CCT specialty awaiting approval Paediatric Emergency Medicine as sub-speciality Instructor status in ATLS or ALS or APLS course/s Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint Ability to use patient information systems Other Attributes Effective communicator - verbal and written Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff Clinical Experience Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of gaining UK CCT Ability to offer expert clinical advice on emergency patients Able to plan and develop new initiatives Clinical Audit Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Must have undertaken and completed audit projects Ability to supervise audit projects Publication of audit results Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems Teaching Experience Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching Skill and ability in formal and informal Educational supervision accreditation An understanding of current issues in medical education and training Previous experience in trainee Supervision Higher teaching qualification Presentations at National or International meetings Publications in peer reviewed journals Management and Adminstration Experience Managerial capability along with good leadership qualities/skills Ability to organize efficient and smooth running of ED Excellent interpersonal skills, Influencing and negotiation skills Dedication to clinical service provision Regional or national management course and/or qualification Familiar with current structure of NHS and conversant with ongoing initiatives and modernisation programme 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.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Consultant in Emergency Medicine (PEM) as a Sub-Speciality We are seeking to appoint a Consultant with Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) as a sub-specialty to work in the Emergency Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. The Trust is keen to expand the current Consultant numbers to provide modern high-quality care. The successful candidate would be encouraged to develop an area of expertise or sub-specialisations within Emergency Medicine. The successful applicants principal place of work will be Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. Other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate, e.g. for Supporting Professional Activities and some Direct Clinical Care such as audit notes. The successful applicant will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work, or other locations agreed during Job Planning. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites and attending official meetings away from the workplace. The successful applicant may be required to work at any site within your employing organisation, including new sites. As a Trust serving a diverse urban population with hugely varied medical needs, the Trust would be especially keen to hear from any candidate who enjoys delivering high quality evidence-based emergency care. One of Trust's top priorities is establishing a sustainable emergency care system to the ED attendances that the Trust sees. Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities In conjunction with consultant colleagues, managers, and senior nurses: Ensure optimum care of all patients attending the Emergency Department including reception, triage, resuscitation, diagnosis, initial treatment and disposal of all emergencies. Set standards and develop systems and guidelines for the clinical and operational management of patients. Supporting the Clinical Director of Emergency Department in the delivery of timely, high-quality care in accordance with the Trust and national priorities, particularly the 4-hour standard for patients in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Clinical Quality Indicators. Develop and implement rolling training audit and quality Improvement Projects to support the induction and development of staff, high standards and effective clinical care. Conduct the ward rounds of patients managed by the emergency department on the Clinical Decision Unit. Actively participate, champion and drive the paediatric ED. Strive toward achieving performance standards About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Job responsibilities Please see attached supporting document for full detailed job description, main responsibilities and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent FRCEM or equivalent ATLS or equivalent ALS or equivalent EPLS / APLS or equivalent Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application in a non-CCT specialty awaiting approval Paediatric Emergency Medicine as sub-speciality Instructor status in ATLS or ALS or APLS course/s Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint Ability to use patient information systems Other Attributes Effective communicator - verbal and written Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff Clinical Experience Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of gaining UK CCT Ability to offer expert clinical advice on emergency patients Able to plan and develop new initiatives Clinical Audit Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Must have undertaken and completed audit projects Ability to supervise audit projects Publication of audit results Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems Teaching Experience Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching Skill and ability in formal and informal Educational supervision accreditation An understanding of current issues in medical education and training Previous experience in trainee Supervision Higher teaching qualification Presentations at National or International meetings Publications in peer reviewed journals Management and Adminstration Experience Managerial capability along with good leadership qualities/skills Ability to organize efficient and smooth running of ED Excellent interpersonal skills, Influencing and negotiation skills Dedication to clinical service provision Regional or national management course and/or qualification Familiar with current structure of NHS and conversant with ongoing initiatives and modernisation programme 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.
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