Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Gp with extended role in Long Covid

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate General Practitioner with extended role (GPwER) to join our multidisciplinary Long Covid service, working 1 day per week initially on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to contribute to an evolving area of healthcare and support patients living with the ongoing effects of Long Covid.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of healthcare professionals, including a GP, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and specialist nurses, to provide holistic care for patients suffering from long Covid symptoms. You will bring your GP expertise, with a special interest in complex, multi-system conditions, and contribute to assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and ongoing management of this patient group.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,113 to £110,330 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-MS1220NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please look at personal specification relating to job role attached on the advert. There is a clear job description and responsibilities that are part of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please look at personal specification relating to job role attached on the advert. There is a clear job description and responsibilities that are part of the document.

Person Specification

Essential Application

Essential

  • GMC Licence to practice
  • Experience in working in Primary Care

Desirable

  • Long COVID experience

Essential

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills working with MDT

Desirable

  • Working in a long covid clinic
Person Specification

Essential Application

Essential

  • GMC Licence to practice
  • Experience in working in Primary Care

Desirable

  • Long COVID experience

Essential

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills working with MDT

Desirable

  • Working in a long covid clinic

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).

Additional information

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

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional lead of Physiotherapy

Alistair Clapham

alistair.clapham@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183225440

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,113 to £110,330 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-MS1220NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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