Chief Registrar

Job overview

Fixed Term: 12 months| 40%-50% protected time (0.4-0.5 WTE)

Sheffield Children’s is excited to offer a unique opportunity for senior doctors in training (ST-4 level or above, or equivalent experience), interested in leadership, management, and quality improvement. You will join our Chief Registrar Programme, where you’ll help to enhance education and training initiatives.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to play an important part in establishing Sheffield Children’s Hospital as a Centre of Excellence for Training and to enhance the Resident Doctor experience.
• Mentorship from the Director of Medical Education and Deputy Medical Director, offering unique insights into NHS leadership and structures.
• 40%-50% protected time (0.4-0.5 WTE) to focus on leadership, management, and quality improvement programmes.
• Participation in the Chief Registrar Programme with bespoke leadership development through the Royal College of Physicians.

This role will provide you with the skills, confidence, and experience needed for future leadership roles in healthcare, with a supportive environment to drive meaningful change.

For more details about the Chief Registrar Programme, please visit Royal College of Physicians.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Director of Medical Education, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead a paired learning scheme partnering senior resident doctors with operational/management colleagues to gain valuable management experience alongside educational support.
• Develop and deliver an educational package focused on entry-level research skills for resident doctors, aligning with postgraduate research curriculum competencies.
• Establish and lead a working group to review and improve the Health Toolbox resources used at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
• Contribute to membership exam teaching and develop related content, depending on your specialty.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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