Trust Doctor (Chief Registrar) In Emergency Medicine

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trust Doctor (Chief Registrar) to lead initiatives in service improvement and education. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between senior clinical leaders and the trainee workforce, enhancing communication and engagement. With 40%-50% protected time for development, you will address local challenges while working in the Emergency Department. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions will significantly impact patient care and workforce morale.

Qualifications

• Evidence of satisfactory progress through training, including ARCP outcomes.
• Full GMC registration and fitness to practice required.

Responsibilities

• Bridge communication between clinical leaders and trainees to improve morale.
• Implement service improvements and enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical competencies

Leadership skills

Research knowledge

Communication skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Full GMC registration

Relevant degree (intercalated, masters, or doctorate)

Job description

Job summary

The Trust Doctor (Chief Registrar role) is a leadership role for senior specialty trainees. The role provides 40%-50% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives focusing on service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability.

Chief registrars benefit from access to a bespoke development programme provided by the RCP, which runs from September 2019 to June 2020 and comprises five 2-day modules that chief registrars are expected to attend. Travel and accommodation expenses for attendance can be reimbursed by the Trust.

In your clinical time (50-60%), you will be based in the Emergency Department.

Applicants should hold a National Training Number at ST4 or above, or equivalent (locally employed doctor with similar experience). Applications are open to both full-time and part-time resident doctors.

Main duties of the job

The Chief registrar will focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include:

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

The Trust Doctor (Chief Registrar) should attend departmental and divisional management meetings to understand management and broader influences on healthcare delivery.

The chief registrar will report to and be mentored by a senior clinical leader, such as the Medical Director, with a minimum of monthly 1-hour meetings.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, committed to excellence and innovation, and providing safe, high-quality care in east London and beyond.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence, safety, and compassionate care, and to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values.

We are committed to promoting inclusion and fostering an environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty registrar

Salary: £49,909 to £64,288 per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 259-MED000593NUH-A

Job location: Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, London, E13 8SL

Job description

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of satisfactory progress through training, including ARCP outcomes or appraisal
• Full GMC registration
• Fitness to practise
• Should not already hold a CCT or expect to leave the programme early
• Approval from TPD to apply

• Desirable: Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters, or doctorate)

Clinical skills

• Ability to work independently where appropriate
• Evidence of clinical competencies suitable for stage of training
• Sound clinical judgment and knowledge base
• Prioritization skills and risk minimization

Research

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of research ethics and methodology
• Desirable: Publications or presentations

Leadership and management

• Interest in leadership and management importance
• Evidence of team leadership and effective working
• Self-awareness and development areas

• Desirable: Knowledge of NHS context, involvement in management, leadership evidence

Additional requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks. Applicants require current UK professional registration. For sponsorship details, see UK Visas and Immigration guidance. From 6 April 2017, overseas applicants need a criminal record check from each country of residence in the past 10 years.