Chief Registrar

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

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

1. 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.
2. Mentorship from the Director of Medical Education and Deputy Medical Director, offering unique insights into NHS leadership and structures.
3. 40%-50% protected time (0.4-0.5 WTE) to focus on leadership, management, and quality improvement programmes.
4. 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:

1. Lead a paired learning scheme partnering senior resident doctors with operational/management colleagues to gain valuable management experience alongside educational support.
2. Develop and deliver an educational package focused on entry-level research skills for resident doctors, aligning with postgraduate research curriculum competencies.
3. Establish and lead a working group to review and improve the Health Toolbox resources used at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
4. 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:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. 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

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.

Responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training Essential

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

Desirable

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

Quality/service improvement or audit Essential

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

Desirable

1. 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

1. Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
2. Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches

Desirable

1. Participation in teaching courses
2. Participation in degree or diploma courses in education

Communication Essential

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

Problem solving and decision making Essential

1. 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

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

Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty Essential

1. Ability to work effectively under pressure
2. Initiative and ability to work autonomously

Team working, leading and managing others Essential

1. Can build effective teams and partnerships
2. Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

1. Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere

Computer skills Essential

1. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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/