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
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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