Chief Registrar

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Chief Registrar who will bridge communication between senior leaders and trainees, focusing on service improvement and education. This role includes both clinical practice and leadership responsibilities, ensuring effective engagement and morale within the workforce.

Qualifications

• Evidence of clinical competencies required.
• Involvement in local management systems expected.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior management and decision-making.
• Lead sessions on service development and transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Communication

Education

Full GMC registration

ST4+

Satisfactory ARCP

Job description

The chief registrar will have a designated educational supervisor for their role, who may or may not be the same as their clinical supervisor. There will be formal educational oversight, including an induction, educational agreement, personal development plan, and regular appraisals.

All candidates must hold a national training number, which is an essential requirement. The role of chief registrar may be undertaken within or outside the training programme (training or experience), depending on local workforce requirements and individual training needs and preferences. Any necessary extension to the certificate of completion of training (CCT) date will be negotiated and approved locally, with involvement of the head of school where appropriate. Approval from the relevant specialist advisory committee will be required for Out of Programme Training (OOPT) requests. Trainees must discuss applications for chief registrar roles with their educational supervisor and Training Programme Director (TPD) before applying. Permission to apply must be obtained from the TPD.

Main duties of the job

The post requires a minimum of 12 months, with 40% protected time dedicated to the chief registrar role and 60% clinical practice, which is an essential requirement.

The job description for the chief registrar role is broad to allow autonomy and flexibility for both the chief registrar and recruiting organisations. Focus areas include:

• Providing a 'bridge' between senior clinical leaders, managers, and the trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement, and morale.
• Service improvement initiatives, such as redesigning pathways, implementing new technology, and establishing new services to enhance patient flow and outcomes.
• Enhancing the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and training, and mentoring other trainees in quality improvement.
• Involvement in workforce planning and optimizing trainee deployment to meet service needs and boost morale.

Additional responsibilities include improving efficiency, reducing waste, working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality improvement, and influencing change.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

We are committed to eliminating inequality and fostering a truly inclusive culture where all staff can deliver outstanding care, regardless of background, and where everyone can be their authentic selves, reflecting our patient community.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants, and those who meet the minimum criteria and have a disability can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application, please contact the recruitment team at 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary communication method is via email. If you prefer an alternative contact method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

The role involves engagement with senior management and organisational decision-making. The chief registrar should attend departmental and divisional management meetings to understand healthcare management and the broader social, political, and economic influences on healthcare delivery. Where appropriate, attendance at Board meetings is encouraged. The chief registrar should lead sessions on service development, improvement, and transformation for which they are responsible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• ST4+
• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of clinical competencies
• Satisfactory ARCP
• Involvement in local management systems

Leadership and Management

• Ability to build effective teams and partnerships
• Leadership skills gained within the NHS
• Self-awareness

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).