Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disabilities – Reading meeveemReading, United Kingdom
Job summary
It is no secret that we have an outstanding rating from the CQC, our staff survey results are one of the best in the country, that we are leaders in digital maturity and that we have a mature Quality Improvement approach to innovation and development.What else we can offer you? Besides all of this is the chance to have time to pursue your own interests, so if they lie in R&D, QI, or management & leadership we’ll support you.In 2021 Berkshire Healthcare was 4th out of the 48 community and mental health trusts for the number of research projects we recruited to, and have refreshed our research strategy and are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to develop and implement our research programme.QI, the Trust is very active in terms of quality improvement, including the opportunity to gain fully accredited QI qualifications.If you wish to play a pivotal role in leading and developing the service, the opportunities are there. Equally if you wish to develop in this area, we are happy to support and nurture your talent to allow you to take on such roles in the future.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Consultant job description together with the person specification for this role.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 371-TAP-D7151Job locations: Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4EJ, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Consultant job description together with the person specification for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Guidelines)
- Section 12 (Mental Health Act) Approved or eligible
- Hold Approved Clinician (AC) status or be eligible
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community-based services for people with learning disabilities.
- Multidisciplinary team working within learning disability services
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddress: Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4EJ, United KingdomEmployer’s website: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Assoc Director of Learning Disability Services, Colin Archer, Colin.Archer@berkshire.nhs.uk
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