Job summary

This is a fixed term 7PA post for a Locum Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

This is in response to the needs of the department in the last few years and the increasing demand on our services in the local area. Our service covers a large area encompassing both East and West Berkshire and parts of Oxfordshire and Hampshire. We are lucky to work in very beautiful area of the country including Henley and West Berkshire.

We pride ourselves on being a very friendly department and look forward to expanding our department, services and physician workforce and it is now time to expand our consultant numbers.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will support the current delivery of the Dermatology service, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and all associated Trust sites. Subspecialty interests of successful candidates can also be accommodated upon future discussion.

The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.

About us

The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology service is to become a leader in the field of dermatological management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.

Job summary

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

**This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity until September 2027**

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.

We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

We offer 4 month rotations covering a diverse array of specialty areas: surgery and ICU, medicine, elderly care, musculoskeletal out-patients, orthopaedics, neuro-rehab, acute stroke, paediatrics and women's health.

A 24/7 on call respiratory service and weekend service is provided by the department, which you will be expected to take part in.

Each unit provides excellent support and all run regular in-service training programmes. We operate a buddy system to provide you with additional support. We have a well-developed performance review system in place with regular appraisals during rotations completed by senior staff.

The Trust is nationally recognised as delivering outstanding care and the Therapies service is fully focused on delivering the trusts ambition to continue to enhance this excellent work.

We attract Physiotherapists from all over the country and internationally.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the efficient, effective and safe management of patients referred to you.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• To have clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and prioritise that work efficiently.
• To manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
• To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme.
• To have knowledge of a range of treatment skills.
• To ensure effective discharge planning within the team.
• To use theoretical and practical knowledge to advice, guide and teach assistants and students as required.
• To provide recommendations and advice to the MDT.
• The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend and evening commitments as required.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8297131NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Please Note: We reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role. Please Note: We reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of current evidence based best practice in Physiotherapy
• IT skills, including EPR, Microsoft programmes & email

Desirable

• MCSP
• Knowledge of NHS structure
• Training & Presentation Skills

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience (either employment or placements)
• Good range of placements across core specialties

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge of current evidence based best practice in Physiotherapy IT skills, including EPR, Microsoft programmes & email Desirable MCSP Knowledge of NHS structure Training & Presentation Skills Experience Essential NHS experience (either employment or placements) Good range of placements across core specialties

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate aspiring to a career in Haematology Services. The successful applicant will work with the Haematologyteam for a period of 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The Trust operates a ward based system and you will be working as part of a team of doctors andconsultants to look after Haematology and general medical inpatients on the ward (West Ward), andpatients referred to the Haematology team by specialities on other wards.

The successful applicant would also have the opportunity to attend clinics, including speciality clinics.

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job summary

We are looking to appoint one resident doctor working at Foundation Year 2 level in General and Geriatric Medicine. The post is for 3 months commencing September 2026. This vacancy has arisen due to gaps in the Foundation programme. We would welcome applicants looking to work either full time or less than full time.

The post will involve working on Woodley ward with the Consultant-led multidisciplinary team. This is a 28 bedded Elderly care ward that provides multidisciplinary comprehensive geriatric assessment. It includes 6 side rooms prioritised for patients requiring isolation for infection control and includes 2 dedicated beds for patients receiving palliative and end of life care. This provides excellent opportunities to develop skills in this area, with input from the hospital's specialist palliative care nurses and consultants.

Main duties of the job

• Work alongside the medical team to provide Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and ongoing care to the patients on an Elderly Care ward or in the acute medical ward and short stay unit.
• Attend Consultant and Registrar ward rounds, and review patients independently at other times.
• Communicate regularly with patients and their families or GP, to obtain collateral histories, provide medical updates and agree appropriate treatment strategies.
• Work alongside the multidisciplinary team, and attend relevant meetings, to help plan management, including discharges.
• Be able to assess and understand patients with cognitive impairment, in line with guidance provide by the Mental Capacity Act. Contribute to capacity assessments and determination of Best Interest decisions, including liaising with families and attending meetings.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job summary

Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist (Urgent Care rotation)

**This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity from October 2026 to June 2027**

• To be a Senior Physiotherapist delivering patient-centred, caring therapy for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
• To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work including the therapeutic management of patients in your care, with support from your supervisor.
• To use your physiotherapy knowledge and skills to provide specialist support and advice to the Multi-Disciplinary team and to manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
• To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service in the Therapy team.
• To be a member of the Therapy Department team, contributing to service development in Therapies and the Trust.
• Rotations include: Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory In-patients, Acute Medical Unit/High Monitoring Unit and Respiratory Out-patients.

Main duties of the job

To be an Experienced Physiotherapist working for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital.

To participate in the management and clinical leadership of physiotherapy in conjunction with the Band 7 Advanced specialist or Team Lead.

To use specialist physiotherapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the physiotherapy team and to manage own caseload of patients with complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.

To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service in designated area.

To be a member of the Therapy Department contributing to planning and policy development in these departments.

To deputise for the Band 7 Advanced specialist as required. To be a member of the Therapy Department team, contributing to service development in Therapies and the Trust.

To deputise for the Band 7 clinical lead Physiotherapist as required.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8153328NCG-B

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience across all core clinical areas
• Respiratory Physiotherapy experience
• Experience of carrying out complex functional assessments and treatments

Desirable

• Experience of supporting students and junior members of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge post-qualification

Desirable

• IT skills including word and e-mail use
• Knowledge of NHS structure

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Person Specification Experience Essential NHS experience across all core clinical areas Respiratory Physiotherapy experience Experience of carrying out complex functional assessments and treatments Desirable Experience of supporting students and junior members of staff Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge post-qualification Desirable IT skills including word and e-mail use Knowledge of NHS structure Education & Qualifications Essential Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)