Paediatric Consultant with Epilepsy Interest

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Paediatric Consultant with an interest in Epilepsy to join their dynamic team. You will provide clinical leadership, manage services, and contribute to teaching medical students. The role offers the chance to engage in research and professional development within a supportive environment committed to community health. Full NHS benefits including annual leave, study leave, and on-call coverage are provided.

Benefits

NHS Contributory Pension Scheme

35 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)

30 days study leave in three years

Qualifications

• The applicant must have MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent.
• Experience in paediatric ambulatory care is important.
• Broad general paediatric training including outpatient experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and general paediatric services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Actively participate in clinical governance meetings.
• Supervise medical students and junior doctors.

Skills

Broad general paediatric training

Acute paediatrics

Experience in paediatric ambulatory care

Education

Post graduate qualification in education or related subjects

MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Specialist register or evidence within 6 months of CCT

Job description

Paediatric Consultant with Epilepsy Interest

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community and investing in the well‑being and development of our people.

There is a combined Department of Paediatrics and Child Health within the Acute Trust resulting in improved liaison and integration in the care of patients and the training of junior doctors.

Paediatric in‑patient services and neonatal services are provided at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The children’s wards, paediatric observation unit, and outpatient clinic opened in 2002, and are sited centrally within the Hospital. The neonatal unit was refurbished in 2014 and is situated in the maternity block. The Dingley Child Development Centre is currently located at Erlegh House, University of Reading.

Please note the simulation date is 23/03/2026 and the interview date is 07/04/2026

Main duties of the job

Job Title:

Consultant

Clinical Speciality / Sub‑Speciality:

General Paediatrics

Care Group/Clinical Directorate:

Urgent Care Group/Women's and Children's

Reports To:

Clinical Lead for Acute Paediatrics

Accountable To:

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Nominal Base:

Hours:

Full time: 10 Programme Activities (PA)*

Contract Type:

Substantive

New or Replacement Post:

Replacement

On‑Call Rota Requirements:

To provide on‑call cover for paediatrics on a 1 in 13 rota. On‑call is Category 'A' non‑resident with 3% on‑call intensity supplement.

Pension:

NHS Contributory Scheme

Annual Leave Entitlement:

After 7 years' service: 35 days (pro rata for part time)

Study Leave Entitlement:

A maximum of 30 days within a three year period. For further details, contact the Medical Education Team.

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.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Paediatric Department with the present consultant paediatricians.

A. Clinical

To provide with colleagues, acute and general paediatric services in both In Patient and outpatient settings and on‑call cover.

B. Management responsibilities

Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the integrated paediatric department.

Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the combined Department of Paediatrics.

Teaching

This includes teaching of medical students and junior doctors who rotate through the Paediatric Department and contributing to the continuing medical education programme of the combined department. It is expected that the post holder will act asclinical supervisor to trainees within the department and the Oxford Deanery Post‑Graduate School of Paediatrics.

The Department provides residency placements throughout the year to medical students from Oxford University.

Research

There is active research team at the Royal Berkshire. There are 2 paediatric research nurses, with ongoing recruitment to several multicentre studies. A particular interest in research with a view to becoming principle investigator in studies would be advantageous. There are ample opportunities for research with a wealth of clinical material associated with the large population, links with Reading University and close proximity to Oxford.

E. Continuing Professional Development

The appointee will be expected to participate in personal appraisals annually and will also be expected to actively take part in the RCPCH CPD program.

The responsible officer for the post is currently the Medical Director and there is a revalidation officer to provide administrative support and advice for medical staff maintaining their credentials for revalidation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent
• The applicant is on the specialist register or can provide evidence that they are within 6 months of award of a CCT at the time of interview
• Full GMC Registration
• Post graduate qualification in education or related subjects

Knowledge

• Broad general paediatric training including outpatient experience
• Acute paediatrics
• Experience in paediatric ambulatory care

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.