Consultant Psychiatrist, Reading CRHTT | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	24 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£109,725 - £145,478 pro rata per annum
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	26 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Reading, RG30 4EJ
Cwmni:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7829004/371-D713

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This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, based in Reading, Berkshire, following the retirement of the substantive post holder.



The CRHTT operate on a 24/7 basis and the post holder will be part of the MDT that supports patients in crisis requiring home treatment as an alternative to admission. The post holder will work Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00, undertaking assessments, MDT meetings and reviews of patients open to the team and be supported by a range of clinicians which includes psychology and non-medical prescribers. The CRHTT are gatekeepers for all admissions to Prospect Park, where the role is based, which is a purpose-bult mental health hospital serving the people of Berkshire.



The service also operates a Police Street Triage Service, has access to Crisis Beds and Crisis Café and is working on national projects including the roll-out of NHS 111 Option 2 and Mental Health Response Vehicles to support the Right Care, Right Person ambition.



The Consultant Psychiatrist for the Reading HTT will work closely with their colleagues in the 5 other HTTs based across the county and the county Hubs, which operate the 24/7 service.

· Work as part of the MDT in providing senior support in the management of patients

· Consider the need for prescribing and medication reviews

· Undertake diagnostic assessments

· Provide support to the education supervision to members of the MDT

· Participate in clinical audit and other local assurance processes

· Leads and manages in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning

· Empower the team to resolve local issues on a daily basis

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 at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• 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



The “must haves” for this role:



1. MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

2. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

3. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

4. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.



If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Kenny Byrne, Head of Service, on 07766 991079 or email: Kenny.byrne@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.



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 required.


This advert closes on Sunday 5 Apr 2026

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