Chief Registrar

2 weeks ago


Ashford, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The chief registrar job description is broad in scope in order to allow autonomy and flexibility over the work undertaken. Chief registrars should focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include some or all of the following:

- Providing a ‘bridge’ between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement and morale.
- Service improvement, for example redesigning pathways, implementing new technology and establishing new services to improve flow and outcomes for patients.
- Improving the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and training activities, and supporting/mentoring other trainees to engage in quality improvement.
- Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale.
- Improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality improvement and influence change.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there has never been a better time to join us.

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification located in "supporting documents"