Job summary
The Trust Doctor (Chief Registrar role)b is a leadership role for senior specialty trainees. The role provides 40%-50% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives focusing on, for example, 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 chief registrars' attendance at development programme modules 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 equivalent experience).Applications are open to both full-time and less-than-full-time resident doctors.
Main duties of the job
The Chief registrar will focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include some or all of the following:o Providing a 'bridge' between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement and morale.o Service improvement, for example redesigning pathways, implementing new technology and establishing new services to improve flow and outcomes for patients.o Improving the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and training activities, and supporting/mentoring other trainees to engage in quality improvement.o Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale.o Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality improvement and influence change.Involvement in and exposure to senior management and organisational decision-making
The Trust Doctor (Chief Registrar) should attend departmental and divisional management meetings to gain an understanding of management and the wider social, political and economic influences on healthcare delivery.
The chief registrar will report to and be mentored by the Medical Director, a nominated deputy, or other senior clinical leader. The mentor role requires a minimum time commitment of monthly 1-hour meetings with the chief registrar.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Be fit to practise
- Should not already hold a CCT or expected to leave the programme before completion
- Must have approval of TPD to apply
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training (or equivalent
- An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
Leadership and management
Essential
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
- Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
- Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development
Desirable
- Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences
- Evidence of involvement in local management systems
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g., evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Be fit to practise
- Should not already hold a CCT or expected to leave the programme before completion
- Must have approval of TPD to apply
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training (or equivalent
- An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
Leadership and management
Essential
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
- Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
- Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development
Desirable
- Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences
- Evidence of involvement in local management systems
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g., evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
