Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Anaesthesia: Trauma and Regional Anaesthesia

The closing date is 16 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a substantive Consultant Anaesthetist (10PA), with an interest in Trauma and Regional Anaesthesia to support increasing demand, to develop patient pathways and work collaboratively with our Trauma team on service development.

Our department has a reputation throughout the region for high anaesthetic standards and training. We are well represented at senior management level and on several national committees and organisations.We have a reputation for encouraging individual interests and for clinical, educational and managerial innovations. We aim to provide high standards for our patients and are a happy, cohesive department. We have recently been awarded Royal College of Anaesthetists ACSA accreditation, and have begun working towards applying for University Department status. We were one of the top performing departments within the Trust, based on a recent staff feedback survey.

It is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community and investing in the well-being and development of our people.

Please note the Simulation date is 24th June 2025 and the Interview date is 8th July 2025.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative team player with a special interest and recognised expertise in the provision of anaesthesia in trauma and regional anaesthetics.

The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Anaesthetic department with the present consultants. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work flexibly with colleagues to ensure the maintenance of a continuing high quality service meeting patient needs and to raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.

The successful candidate will:

Have duties that include provision of anaesthesia, pre-operative assessment, post-operative visits, administration, teaching and audit.
Work in multidisciplinary teams providing high quality care to patients and work well with colleagues providing an advisory and consultation service.
Participate actively and enthusiastically in the clinical governance, teaching and management activities of the department.
Participation and involvement in meetings and business planning in the anaesthesia service.

About us

Our theatres provide elective, emergency and trauma surgery within multiple operating theatres allowing a throughput of ~26,000 cases each year. The department works with the multi-disciplinary team from numerous specialities; including ENT, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, General surgery etc. to deliver surgical care safely and of a high standard. The department works to support the latest technologies, such as robotic surgery and have two state of the art Robots used for Urology, Upper GI and Colorectal surgeries.

The main site at RBH comprises of 20 operating theatres, in three separate complexes and one ring fenced Elective Orthopaedic Unit.

South Wing Theatres - 7 theatres
Redlands Theatres - Ring fenced Orthopaedic Unit, 4 theatres.
Central Theatres - 5 theatres
Maternity Theatres - 3 theatres, 1 procedural room

Prince Charles Eye Unit and West Berkshire Community Hospital provide elective services within a self-contained day bed unit:

West Berkshire - comprises of 2 operating theatres and 1 procedural room
Prince Charles Eye Unit - comprises of 2 operating theatres. The team specialise in Ophthalmology only within the unit.

The department also supports services provided in Interventional and diagnostic Radiology, as well as external contracts with BHFT Dental Surgery, Prospect Park and Broadmoor.

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-CON239PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
FRCA of equivalent qualification
Within 6 months of CCT in Anaesthesia at interview date
Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Current Advanced Life Support training

Desirable

Higher degree or other relevant qualifications related to anaesthetic practice

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Fully trained in Anaesthesia - Level of training equivalent to that required to obtain a CCT in Anaesthesia in the UK as defined by the RCoA
Excellent clinical knowledge of aspects of relevant anaesthesia practice and patient care
Experience in service planning and development for anaesthesia in Interventional Radiology

Desirable

Higher or advanced training in a desirable subspecialty as indicated in job description

Audit, Management & IT

Essential

Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement projects, presenting data and implementing change as appropriate
Good IT skills; use of patient and hospital databases

Desirable

Understanding of NHS management structures
Previous involvement in clinical leadership roles

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

Evidence of personal involvement in research
Educational qualification

Patient Experience

Essential

Contributes to improving patients experience
See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient-centered service
Demonstrates an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
FRCA of equivalent qualification
Within 6 months of CCT in Anaesthesia at interview date
Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Current Advanced Life Support training

Desirable

Higher degree or other relevant qualifications related to anaesthetic practice

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Fully trained in Anaesthesia - Level of training equivalent to that required to obtain a CCT in Anaesthesia in the UK as defined by the RCoA
Excellent clinical knowledge of aspects of relevant anaesthesia practice and patient care
Experience in service planning and development for anaesthesia in Interventional Radiology

Desirable

Higher or advanced training in a desirable subspecialty as indicated in job description

Audit, Management & IT

Essential

Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement projects, presenting data and implementing change as appropriate
Good IT skills; use of patient and hospital databases

Desirable

Understanding of NHS management structures
Previous involvement in clinical leadership roles

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees

Desirable

Evidence of personal involvement in research
Educational qualification

Patient Experience

Essential

Contributes to improving patients experience
See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient-centered service
Demonstrates an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence

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

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 Foundation Trust Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

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 Foundation Trust Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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