Consultant in Palliative MedicineNHS

Job summary

This is 5.33PA post for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

The Palliative Medicine department provides specialist medical input across a broad range of settings, including acute and community hospitals (Royal Berkshire Hospital, West Berkshire Community Hospital and Wallingford Community Hospital), the specialist inpatient unit based at Duchess of Kent Hospice, and community services in Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire. The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Palliative Medicine service with the present consultants. An office base with a laptop computer, smartphone, and secretarial and administrative support will be provided.

Please note the simulation date will be 28th October 2026 and the Interview date will be 3rd November 2026

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities:

1. To provide, with colleagues, a Palliative Medicine service in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

2. To provide second on-call cover for the Palliative Medicine service on a 1 in 7 rota. On-call is Category A with a 5% on-call intensity supplement.

Management Responsibilities:

1. Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.

2. Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Palliative Medicine service.

Job description

For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. If you would like to discuss this role or arrange a visit, please kindly contact Dr Hannah western as below

About us

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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.