Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate aspiring to a career in Haematology Services. The successful applicant will work with the Haematology team for a period of 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The Trust operates a ward based system and you will be working as part of a team of doctors and consultants to look after Haematology and general medical inpatients on the ward (West Ward), and patients referred to the Haematology team by specialities on other wards.
The successful applicant would also have the opportunity to attend clinics, including speciality clinics.
About us
Diversity is what 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.
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: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 193-MS2283NCG
Job locations: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see JD for full details of this role.
For an informal conversation please contact Dr Asif Khan
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent by time of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients with CKD
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Awareness of the basics of managing patients with CKD
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Competent to lead the acute medical take in an NHS hospital
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability in managing common acute emergencies
- Evidence of some level 2 competences in acute medicine and nephrology
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies
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, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Haematology, Asif Khan, Asif.Khan@royalberkshire.nhs.uk, 01183226997
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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