Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

ENT CESR Fellow

The closing date is 11 November 2025

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Job summary

The post holder will work as a middle-grade in the ENT department. Service needs in the form of Surgeon of the Week cover and out-of-hours cover will be included. Elective clinics and supervised operating sessions will support training requirements. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.

Main duties of the job

This post is to join a well-established and ambitious department driving forward new models of patient care. The job will mainly be based between the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Townlands Memorial Hospital; with potential satellite clinics in Bracknell or Newbury.

The post requires general ENT skills and experience with the ability to provide middle-grade emergency cover out of hours, at a current frequency of 1 in 12 (subject to change). There is a requirement to be within 30 minutes of the hospital during these periods, to allow timely attendance in cases of emergency.

The department operates a 'Surgeon of the Week' (SOW) model of in-hours acute ENT care. The appointee will join the SOW rota along with the ENT Consultants and other CESR posts within the department, with a requirement to perform SOW on a 1 in 4 frequency (subject to change).

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.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS2150PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

There will also be a responsibility to be involved in the departments academic research, education and service improvement activities to support and further the departments ambitions and to expand its portfolio with the University of Reading.

Active participation in monthly departmental clinical governance meetings

Contribute to the educational activities of the department

Engage with the quality and service improvement activities of the department

Job description

Job responsibilities

There will also be a responsibility to be involved in the departments academic research, education and service improvement activities to support and further the departments ambitions and to expand its portfolio with the University of Reading.

Active participation in monthly departmental clinical governance meetings

Contribute to the educational activities of the department

Engage with the quality and service improvement activities of the department

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC

desirable

Desirable

  • Undertake audits and present data as required
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC

desirable

Desirable

  • Undertake audits and present data as required

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 NHS Foundation Trust

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 NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead ENT

Matt Cherko

matt.cherko@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183228111

Details

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS2150PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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