Chief Registrar

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 enthusiastic and motivated senior trainees (ST4 or above) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust as a chief registrar. The Trust is recruiting two chief registrars for the 2024/25 cohort.

For a discussion about the chief registrar post, please contact Mr Atiq Rehman, Director of Medical Educationa.rehman1@nhs.netor Rebecca Edwards, Directorate Manager, Medical Directors OfficeRebecca.edwards12@nhs.net

This programme is supported by HEE and RCP

Main duties of the job

The chief registrar role will suit trainees who:

• Want to learn about leadership and gain senior leadership experience
• Are comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional boundaries
• Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiatives
• Are committed to and passionate about improving the NHS.

Applications are open to senior trainees:

• At ST4 level or above
• Working full time or less-than-full-time
• Who have a national training number
• Who have full GMC registration.

This is a fixed-term role for minimum of 12 months. The role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience).

In the first instance, applications must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD), and permission to apply must be granted by the TPD

About us

The chief registrar will be mentored by a senior clinical leader within the organisation and gain a unique insight into NHS leadership and management processes, as well as deeper knowledge of NHS structures and stakeholders.

The chief registrar will be expected to attend modules delivered as part of the RCP's bespoke development programme, which will cover, for example, change management, team culture and development, quality improvement, leadership, influencing and personal resilience