Chief Registrar

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking senior doctors in training for a unique opportunity to join their Chief Registrar Programme. This role emphasizes leadership, management, and quality improvement, providing a pathway to enhance education initiatives in a supportive environment. With 40%-50% protected time dedicated to leadership development, you'll gain invaluable experience while contributing to the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Training. This position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and advance their careers in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Mentorship from Medical Education Director

40%-50% Protected Time for Development

Exclusive Discounts

Excellent Annual Leave

Pension Schemes

Health Programmes

Qualifications

• Must hold full GMC Registration and have a National Training Number.
• Experience in quality improvement, audit, and teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead paired learning schemes for senior resident doctors.
• Develop educational packages for entry-level research skills.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Communication

Teaching

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Education

Full GMC Registration

National Training Number (NTN)

Relevant Degree (Master's or Doctorate)

Job description

Job summary

Fixed Term: 12 months | 40hrs per week (Part-time considered)

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.

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.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

• Outstanding Patient Care
• Brilliant Place to work
• Leaders in Children's Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Date posted: 26 March 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: TEMP_500

Job locations: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH

Job 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 Childrens, 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 [e-mail]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training Essential

• Resident Doctors with a National Training Number (NTN) working at ST4 level or above at the first instance.
• Locally Employed Doctors (LED) at equivalent experience of ST4 or above
• Must hold full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Additional relevant degree (intercalated, master's or doctorate)

Quality/service improvement or audit Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation
• Interest in/knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services

Desirable

• Evidence of a portfolio of audit/quality improvement projects, including evidence that the audit loop has been closed and evidence of learning about the principles of change management

Education and teaching Essential

• Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
• Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches

Desirable

• Participation in teaching courses
• Participation in degree or diploma courses in education

Communication Essential

• Clarity in written/spoken communication
• Capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to persuade, influence and negotiate

Problem solving and decision making Essential

• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach and, where appropriate, creativity in problem solving

Organisation and planning Essential

• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Evidence of thoroughness (well prepared, self-disciplined/committed, punctual and meets deadlines)
• Capability to work with timescales for delivery within agencies with differing priorities

Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty Essential

• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Initiative and ability to work autonomously

Team working, leading and managing others Essential

• Can build effective teams and partnerships
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere

Computer skills Essential

• Excellent computer literacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH

Employer's website: https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)