Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry in Thatcham RG18 3HR inThatcham RG18 3HR PUBLISHED THU 2 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£109,725.00 to £145,478.00 a year
END OF LIFE FAMILY MATERNITY MENTAL HEALTH NHS PARKING PENSION VEHICLE VISA
Job description
Job‑share applications encouraged — ideal for balancing work and caring responsibilities.
Trust rated 'outstanding' by the CQC with excellent staff‑survey results.
Strong research and QI culture — 4th for research recruitment in 2021 and accredited QI training.
Flexible working, generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave and wellbeing support.
Practical perks, free parking, cycle‑to‑work and car leasing (including electric vehicles).
Inclusive recruitment, skilled worker sponsorship considered plus NHS pension and competitive pay.
Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry (10 PAs) at Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, based at Hillcroft House, Rookes Way, Thatcham RG18 3HR. This permanent, full‑time post (salary £109,725–£145,478 pro rata) offers job‑share applicants a warm welcome and a chance to combine high‑quality clinical work with leadership, research or quality improvement. You'll assess and manage older adults using a bio‑psycho‑social approach, contribute to service development and benefit from a Trust rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, strong staff‑survey results and advanced digital systems. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration; DBS checks will be required. Skilled worker sponsorship applications are considered. Closing date: 09 November 2025.
The Trust actively supports flexible working, career development and staff wellbeing—ideal if you balance clinical responsibilities with family or caring duties. You can access accredited QI training, take part in a busy research programme (Berkshire was fourth of 48 trusts for research recruitment in 2021) and grow into leadership roles while enjoying practical benefits such as 27 days' annual leave (rising with service), NHS pension, cycle‑to‑work and car leasing (including electric vehicles), generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave, staff networks and free parking. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — please click the 'Apply Now' button alongside this advert to submit your application.
The Trust actively supports flexible working, career development and staff wellbeing—ideal if you balance clinical responsibilities with family or caring duties. You can access accredited QI training, take part in a busy research programme (Berkshire was fourth of 48 trusts for research recruitment in 2021) and grow into leadership roles while enjoying practical benefits such as 27 days' annual leave (rising with service), NHS pension, cycle‑to‑work and car leasing (including electric vehicles), generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave, staff networks and free parking. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — please click the 'Apply Now' button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Job‑share applications encouraged — ideal for balancing work and caring responsibilities.
Trust rated 'outstanding' by the CQC with excellent staff‑survey results.
Strong research and QI culture — 4th for research recruitment in 2021 and accredited QI training.
Flexible working, generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave and wellbeing support.
Practical perks, free parking, cycle‑to‑work and car leasing (including electric vehicles).
Inclusive recruitment, skilled worker sponsorship considered plus NHS pension and competitive pay.
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Job‑share applications encouraged — ideal for balancing work and caring responsibilities.; Trust rated 'outstanding' by the CQC with excellent staff‑survey results.; Strong research and QI culture — 4th for research recruitment in 2021 and accredited QI training.; Flexible working, generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave and wellbeing support.; Practical perks: free parking, cycle‑to‑work and car leasing (including electric vehicles).; Inclusive recruitment: skilled worker sponsorship considered plus NHS pension and competitive pay.
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