Chief Registrars

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, high performing, twin site Trust in the role of chief registrar .

We are seeking two enthusiastic and motivated senior trainees (ST4 or above) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as a chief registrars. The roles are open to trainees in any discipline supported by the Trust including surgery, Obstetrics and gynaecology, ACCS , Medicine and paediatrics.

Although the chief registrar programme is hosted by the Royal College of Physicians, the posts are open to ant ST4 and above trainee in a specialty supported by the Trust, including surgical specialties. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as continuing to train in the specialty, usually 50:50 clinical/managerial split in post. The posts are open to those considering in programme or out of programme training and can be worked flexibly, the candidates will be expected to speak to their TPDs prior to application.

These 12 month posts will be based in the appropriate clinical Department within Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (one chief registrar at each site).

Main duties of the job

The chief registrar role will suit trainees who:Want to learn about leadership and gain senior leadership experienceAre comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional boundariesRelish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiativesAre committed to and passionate about improving 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 chief registrars 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.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provides acute hospital services for an area in South West Kent and parts of East Sussex. The main acute hospitals are the Maidstone General Hospital, Maidstone and the newly redeveloped all single room, Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.

The role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience). Approval of the relevant specialist advisory committeewill be the first instance, applications must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD), and permission to apply must be granted by the TPD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility.

To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust.

To work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trusts patients, and to make a contribution to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction.

To participate fully in clinical governance of the specialty covering its Trust-wide activities. To attend clinical governance half-days as detailed in the Trusts Guide to Job Planning unless on agreed leave or while attending emergencies.

To participate actively in departmental audits, sharing co-ordination of audit activities within the department and implementation of change

Person Specification

Qualification/ Training

Essential

Hold a national training number Should be ST4 or above Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal

Desirable

Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)

Clinical Skills

Essential

Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Ability to prioritise clinical need

Research

Essential

Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods

Desirable

Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations

Leadership and managment

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

Desirable

Evidence of involvement in local management systems 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

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

Education and Teaching

Essential

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

Desirable

Development of teaching programmes Action learning sets / simulation instructor

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