Consultant, Internal Medicine Physician, Doctor​/Physician

Job Title and Reference

Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine (Maternity Leave cover) – Job
-MS2196

UCG
Site:
Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading

Contract:

Fixed term 12 months (10 PAs) – 10 sessions per week
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum (Yearly)
Closing: 05/03/2026 08:00

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 potential for PAs in another specialty, 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.

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.

• 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

• 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 other's unique role

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• Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
• All vacancies followed by INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.
• All staff identified as AT‑RISK who meets the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust employees.
• All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

Applications from Tier 2 candidates who require Tier 2 immigration status to work in the UK are welcome but such candidates will not be appointed to the post if there are a sufficient number of other suitable and available candidates, as the employing body will…