Chief Registrar ST4+

Job overview

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 any 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).

Less than full time hours will be considered for these roles.

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. The 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 Trust’s patients, and to make a contribution to future thinking about the Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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