Chief Registrar

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior doctor in training (above ST4 or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a chief registrar.

The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement. Learning that chief registrars gain from the Royal College of Physicians' (RCP's) bespoke development programme will be put into practice in a supported environment that provides autonomy, flexibility and support to develop and support projects that address key local challenges and priorities. This may include service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability.

The chief registrar role will suit trainees who:

Want to learn about leadership and gain senior leadership experience Are comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional boundaries Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiatives Are committed to and passionate about improving the NHS.

Main duties of the job

The chief registrar will be mentored by a senior clinical leader within the organisation and gain a unique insight into NHS leadership and management processes, as well as deeper knowledge of NHS structures and stakeholders.

The chief registrar will be expected to attend modules delivered as part of the RCP's bespoke development programme, which will cover, for example, change management, team culture and development, quality improvement, leadership, influencing and personal resilience.

Applications are open to senior trainees:

National Training Number (NTN) ST4 level or above Locally Employed Doctors (LED) at equivalent experience of ST4 or above Working full time or less-than-full-time Who have full GMC registration.

This is a fixed-term role for minimum of 12 months. For those with an NTN, the role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience) and must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD), and permission to apply must be granted by the TPD. For discussion about the Chief Registrar post please contact .

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

There are 3 roles available at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Each post will align to one of the Boards.

Please note interviews are likely to take place the first week in June

Further information about the Chief Registrar Programme is available at

Applications from internal candidates and applicants due to join UCLH from Feb/March 2024 will be prioritised.

Please note that Nodal point 5 will only be paid for those at ST6 level

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

Full registration with General Medical Council Be fit to practice Should be NTN ST4 or above Can include Locally Employed Doctors at experience equivalent to ST4 or above Should not already hold a CCT or expected to complete training during the programme Must have approval of TPD to apply (NTNs) Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training (or equivalent) An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Ability to work without supervision where appropriate

Desirable

Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)

Research

Essential

Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Desirable

Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations

Leadership and management

Essential

Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians

Desirable

Evidence of involvement in local management systems Evidence of effective leadership ( evidence of leading innovations or improvements) Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences

Quality / service improvement or audit

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation Interest in / knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services

Desirable

Evidence of a portfolio of audit / quality improvement projects, including evidence that the audit loop has been closed and evidence of learning about the principles of change management Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethics Clear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services

Education and teaching

Essential

Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches

Desirable

Development of teaching programmes Participation in teaching courses Participation in degree or diploma courses in education Action learning sets / simulation instructor

Personal skills

Essential

Communication: Clarity in written / spoken communication Problem solving and decision making: Capacity to use logical / lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions, indicating an analytical / scientific approach and, where appropriate, creativity in problem solving Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to manage conflicting demands Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty: Initiative and ability to work autonomously Team working, leading and managing others: Can build effective teams and partnerships Team working, leading and managing others: Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams Team working, leading and managing others: Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members through, for example, quality improvement Appropriate personal attributes: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality) Appropriate personal attributes: Takes responsibility for own actions Appropriate personal attributes: Commitment to personal and professional development Computer skills: Excellent computer literacy

Desirable

Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere Writing experience: - clinical and/or non-clinical topics - peer-reviewed publications and/or other communication ( blog, letters to journals) Evidence of altruistic behaviour, voluntary work

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