Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Team Leader (Private Patients) - Fixed Term 6 Months

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

Band 7 Team Leader (Private Patients)

*This is a secondment/fixed-term opportunity for 6 Months*

The Trust has re-affirmed its commitment to developing commercial opportunities across Private Patient services and is seeking an enthusiastic, engaged manager to help drive improvement.

The next six months are a crucial period for the Private Patient team, and we are seeking an ambitious, driven candidate who is looking to make a high impact and deliver tangible improvement.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work autonomously and be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of the day-to-day operations of the Private Patients department, whilst supporting the Trust to develop and embed its vision and strategy for the design and delivery of professional, effective and safe healthcare services to Private Patients, that meet its objectives for the future.

The post holder will work with key stakeholders to maximise revenue, including improving existing processes and exploring new opportunities to expand the private patient business.

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.

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7422888PCG-A

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the main duties of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the main duties of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or continuing professional development.
Evidence of continuous management/professional development.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of interpreting and analysing national guidance and/or requirements.
Knowledge of private healthcare market and trends.
Understanding of NHS and private healthcare economy including healthcare politics and current NHS market reforms.
High level communication skills to enable engagement between consultants and patients.
Ability to market and grow PP business, whether in the NHS or private sector.
Experience of having lead responsibility for delivering service and commercial performance within a hospital setting.
Proven ability to provide and receive sensitive information and communicate this clearly to identify optimum solutions.

Desirable

Significant specialist knowledge and experience in on or more of the following areas: - Private healthcare contract management -Commissioning -Business Management.
Experience & knowledge of business planning techniques and managing business processes.
Proven experience of utilising complex spreadsheets to inform management decisions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or continuing professional development.
Evidence of continuous management/professional development.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of interpreting and analysing national guidance and/or requirements.
Knowledge of private healthcare market and trends.
Understanding of NHS and private healthcare economy including healthcare politics and current NHS market reforms.
High level communication skills to enable engagement between consultants and patients.
Ability to market and grow PP business, whether in the NHS or private sector.
Experience of having lead responsibility for delivering service and commercial performance within a hospital setting.
Proven ability to provide and receive sensitive information and communicate this clearly to identify optimum solutions.

Desirable

Significant specialist knowledge and experience in on or more of the following areas: - Private healthcare contract management -Commissioning -Business Management.
Experience & knowledge of business planning techniques and managing business processes.
Proven experience of utilising complex spreadsheets to inform management decisions.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire 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 Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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