Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior doctor in training (above ST4 or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join Kettering General Hospital as a Chief Registrar.
The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 40% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement.
This is a fixed-term role for minimum of 12 months. For those with an NTN, the role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience) and must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD), and permission to apply must be granted by the TPD.
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:
- National Training Number (NTN) ST4 level or above
- Locally Employed Doctors (LED) at equivalent experience of ST4 or above
- Working full time or less-than-full-time
- Who have full GMC registration.
For a discussion about the chief registrar post, especially those in LED posts, please contact Director Of Medical Education.
Main duties of the job
Providing a 'bridge' between senior clinical leaders, managers and thewider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement andmorale.
Service improvement, for example redesigning pathways, implementingnew technology and establishing new services to improve flow andoutcomes for patients.
Improving the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and trainingactivities, and supporting/mentoring other trainees to engage in qualityimprovement.
Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment oftrainees to meet service needs and improve morale.
Improving efficiency and reducing waste.
Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in qualityimprovement and influence change.
The 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.
Attendance to Junior Doctors Committee meeting and Junior Doctors Forum is mandatory as Chief Registrar will represent Junior Doctors and act on their behalf if necessary.
Where possible and appropriate, chief registrar should attend Board meetings.
Lead any sessions on service development, improvement and transformation for which they have direct responsibility.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses and their partners, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC)Be fit to practiceShould be ST4 or aboveCan include Locally Employed Doctors at experience equivalent to ST4 or aboveShould not already hold a CCT or expected to complete training during the programmeMust have approval of TPD to apply (NTNs)Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisalAdditional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Clinical skillsEvidence 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 problemsAbility to prioritize clinical needAbility to maximize safety and minimize riskAbility to work without supervision where appropriate
ResearchUnderstanding of research, including awareness of ethical issuesUnderstanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methodsKnowledge of evidence-based practiceEvidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
Leadership and ManagementEvidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessmentsSelf-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for developmentInterest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for cliniciansEvidence of involvement in local management systemsEvidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements)Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences
Quality / service improvement or auditUnderstanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiativesEvidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research, or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovationInterest in / knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare servicesEvidence 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 managementEvidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or auditGood knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics, and ethicsClear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
Education and teachingEvidence of interest in and experience of teachingEvidence of positive feedback on teaching approachesDevelopment of teaching programmesParticipation in teaching coursesParticipation in degree or diploma courses in educationAction learning sets / simulation instructor
To find out more information about this initiative please consult the RCP website:
https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/chief-registrar-programme
For a discussion about the chief registrar post, please contact Dr Samrat Roychowdhury- Director of Medical Education
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC)Be fit to practiceShould be ST4 or aboveCan include Locally Employed Doctors at experience equivalent to ST4 or aboveShould not already hold a CCT or expected to complete training during the programmeMust have approval of TPD to apply (NTNs)Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisalAdditional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Clinical skillsEvidence 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 problemsAbility to prioritize clinical needAbility to maximize safety and minimize riskAbility to work without supervision where appropriate
ResearchUnderstanding of research, including awareness of ethical issuesUnderstanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methodsKnowledge of evidence-based practiceEvidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
Leadership and ManagementEvidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessmentsSelf-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for developmentInterest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for cliniciansEvidence of involvement in local management systemsEvidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements)Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences
Quality / service improvement or auditUnderstanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiativesEvidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research, or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovationInterest in / knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare servicesEvidence 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 managementEvidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or auditGood knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics, and ethicsClear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
Education and teachingEvidence of interest in and experience of teachingEvidence of positive feedback on teaching approachesDevelopment of teaching programmesParticipation in teaching coursesParticipation in degree or diploma courses in educationAction learning sets / simulation instructor
To find out more information about this initiative please consult the RCP website:
https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/projects/chief-registrar-programme
For a discussion about the chief registrar post, please contact Dr Samrat Roychowdhury- Director of Medical Education
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) and be fit to practice
- Should be ST4 or above and for Locally Employed Doctors at experience equivalent to ST4 or above
- Should not already hold a CCT or expected to complete training during the programme
- Must have approval of TPD to apply (NTNs)
- 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
- Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research, or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation
- Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching and positive feedback on teaching approaches
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal
- Ability to prioritize clinical need
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
- Evidence of involvement in local management systems
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
- 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
- Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics, and ethics
- Action learning sets / simulation instructor
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) and be fit to practice
- Should be ST4 or above and for Locally Employed Doctors at experience equivalent to ST4 or above
- Should not already hold a CCT or expected to complete training during the programme
- Must have approval of TPD to apply (NTNs)
- 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
- Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research, or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation
- Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching and positive feedback on teaching approaches
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal
- Ability to prioritize clinical need
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
- Evidence of involvement in local management systems
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
- 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
- Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics, and ethics
- Action learning sets / simulation instructor
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).
