Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

LAS Specialty Registrar in General Surgery

The closing date is 28 April 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting for a full time, LAS Specialty Registrar in General Surgery to work within the General Surgery Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital under supervision of the General Surgery consultants.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The post will provide generous experience of emergency and elective procedures. It is an excellentopportunity for a candidate aspiring to a career in General Surgery. The department has a good reputation for supporting applications for specialty training as well as for CESR applications and successful candidates would be expected to progress towards these goals. The successful applicant will work with the General Surgery team of 14 Consultants and 12 SpRs/Clinical Fellows. The General Surgical Unit operates a ward-based system and you will be working as part of a team of junior doctors and consultants looking after emergency admissions on GSU as well as elective patients. There will beopportunities to attend general surgery outpatients and endoscopy training for suitable candidates.

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.

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193- MS2218PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicantwill work with the General Surgery team of 14 Consultants and 12 SpRs/Clinical Fellows. The General Surgical Unit operates a ward-based system and you will be working as part of a team of junior doctors and consultants looking after emergency admissions on GSU as well as elective patients. There will be opportunities to attend general surgery outpatients and endoscopy training for suitable candidates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with GMC
MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

JAG Accreditation

Experience

Essential

Experience in surgery at SpR level
Demonstration of experience in general surgery
NHS experience
Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in general surgery
Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients with surgical conditions

Desirable

Research with higher degree in general surgery
Experience of MDT working

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
Personal participation in audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with GMC
MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

JAG Accreditation

Experience

Essential

Experience in surgery at SpR level
Demonstration of experience in general surgery
NHS experience
Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in general surgery
Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients with surgical conditions

Desirable

Research with higher degree in general surgery
Experience of MDT working

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
Personal participation in audit

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

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

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

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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