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 Great Western Hospital as a chief registrar. Demonstrable NHS experience is desirable.

The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 40-50% 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.

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 a discussion about the chief registrar post, especially those in LED posts, please contact Dr Emma Torbe.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

Job description

Job responsibilities

The chief registrar will be expected to attend modules delivered as part of the RCPs 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. Experience in either ED or Medicine please indicate preference in application

Further details can be found in the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC

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