Chief Registrar

Job overview

**Please note that this vacancy is open to applicants from all specialties carried out at HDFT**

Chief Registrar - 12 month fixed term post

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated ST4+ or equivalent Resident or Locally Employed Doctor (LED) with an interest in leadership and management to undertake a part time, fixed term secondment for 12 months as our 2026/27 Chief Registrar.

The Chief Registrar role provides senior resident or LED doctors with 40-50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement, through undertaking a leadership project and through integrated working with the senior leadership team at HDFT, representing the medical training workforce at Harrogate District Hospital. This can be undertaken in programme or out of programme.

Main duties of the job

The chief registrar secondment will suit resident doctors 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

HDFT's Chief Registrar is mentored by a senior clinical leader within the organisation and will gain a unique insight into NHS leadership and management processes, as well as deeper knowledge of NHS structures and stakeholders. Their leadership development will be supported by the Royal College of Physicians' 10 month Chief Registrar leadership programme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for detailed description and main responsibilities.  For further information please contact Dr Sarah Sherliker