Chief Registrar

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Registrar in Emergency Medicine to bridge the gap between clinical leaders and trainees. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead service improvements, enhance educational activities, and engage in workforce planning. With a focus on communication and morale, the Chief Registrar will play a vital role in shaping the future of emergency medicine. Candidates must hold a national training number and possess strong clinical competencies. Join a diverse team committed to equal opportunities and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must hold a national training number and have full GMC registration.
• Evidence of clinical competencies and satisfactory ARCP required.

Responsibilities

• Attend departmental meetings to understand healthcare delivery influences.
• Lead service development and improvement sessions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team building

Clinical competencies

Education

ST4+

Full GMC registration

Additional degree

Job description

Job summary

Chief Registrar in Emergency Medicine.

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

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

Main duties of the job

• Minimum 12-month post
• 40% protected time for chief registrar role; 60% clinical practice. This is an essential requirement.

The chief registrar job description is broad in scope to allow autonomy and flexibility over the work undertaken. Focus areas include:

• Providing a 'bridge' between senior clinical leaders, managers, and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement, and morale.
• Service improvement, such as redesigning pathways, implementing new technology, and establishing new services to improve flow and patient outcomes.
• Enhancing the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and training activities, supporting/mentoring trainees in quality improvement.
• Involvement in workforce planning and improving trainee deployment to meet service needs and boost morale.
• Improving efficiency and reducing waste.
• Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality improvement and influence change.

About us

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

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria can opt for a guaranteed interview.

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

Our primary communication method is via email. Please inform the recruitment team if you prefer a different contact method.

Details

• Date posted: 08 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £49,909 to £70,425 per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 193-MS1196UCG
• Job locations: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN

Job responsibilities

The chief registrar should attend departmental and divisional management meetings to understand management and healthcare delivery influences. They should lead sessions on service development, improvement, and transformation where responsible.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• ST4+
• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of clinical competencies
• Satisfactory ARCP

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Additional degree
• Evidence of involvement in local management systems

Leadership and Management (Essential)

• Ability to build effective teams and partnerships

Leadership and Management (Desirable)

• Leadership skills gained within the NHS
• Self-awareness

Other requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN

Website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/