Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine; Maternity Leave cover

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term consultant to join our Acute Medicine team to cover maternity leave from April 2026 for 12 months at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

There is the potential for PAs in another speciality, teaching, and research depending on clinical need, availability and funding.

Less than full time applications are actively welcomed, recognising the importance of variable job planning to ensure a sustainable career.

This is a 10 PA post for a Consultant Acute Physician with or without a specialty interest, at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the acute medicine service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.

• Provide, alongside the current team, the acute medicine service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, including in‑patient and same day emergency care
• Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff working within the department
• Comply with the GMC requirements of the Duties of a Doctor at all times

• Active participation in monthly clinical governance and consultant meetings
• Active participation in departmental audit and quality improvement projects
• Active participation in trainee teaching and development

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  or .

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: 19 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern:
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share

Reference number: 193-MS2196

UCG

Job locations:
Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in Acute Medicine, GIM, infectious diseases or microbiology at interview date
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/MD submitted/awarded

• Fully trained in Acute Medicine, GIM, infectious diseases or microbiology
• Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
• Experience in all aspects of general medicine and patient care

• Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values;
  Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
• Work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN

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