Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior trainee (ST4 or above or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join Imperial College Healthcare as a chief registrar on the RCP Chief Registrar Programme.
The medical chief registrar will be attached to the Division of Medicine and Integrated Care (MIC) which operates Trust-wide, and the acute medicine team at St Mary's Hospital - contributing to the medical take, care of medical inpatients and same day emergency care (SDEC).
The chief registrar will have 40% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement. Projects will be tri-site within MIC and may also extend to other divisions. Projects may include service improvement, engagement and morale, workforce wellbeing, and sustainability.
Chief registrars benefit from access to a bespoke development programme provided by the RCP, which runs from September 2023 to June 2024 and comprises five 2-day modules that chief registrars are expected to attend.
Main duties of the job
This post is 60% clinical within the department of acute medicine at St Mary's and 40% managerial within the division of medicine.
The medical division chief registrar will work with the divisional director of medicine and the head of operations for the medical division on a number of projects. These will include:
- Providing a bridge between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement and morale
- Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale
- Service improvement projects to improve patient flow and safety within acute medicine
- Developing and maintaining up-to-date project documentation, and producing periodic progress reports
The chief registrar will also attend departmental and divisional management meetings to gain an understanding of management and the wider social, political and economic influence health care delivery.
About us
We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do.
We value all of our staff and aim to provide rewarding careers and benefits, fulfilling work environments and exciting opportunities.
? Kind - We are considerate and thoughtful, so you feel respected and included.
? Collaborative - We actively seek others' views and ideas, so we achieve more together.
? Expert - We draw on our diverse skills, knowledge and experience, so we provide the best possible care.
? Aspirational - We are receptive and responsive to new thinking, so we never stop learning, discovering and improving.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The medical division chief registrar will work with the divisional director of medicine and the head of operations for the medical division on a number of projects. These will include
- Providing a bridge between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement and morale
- Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale
- Service improvement projects to improve patient flow and safety within acute medicine
- Developing and maintaining up-to-date project documentation, and producing periodic progress reports
The chief registrar will also attend departmental and divisional management meetings to gain an understanding of management and the wider social, political and economic influence health care delivery.
This post will provide opportunity for significant development of project management and leadership skills. The chief registrar will be supported to undertake a formal leadership course provided by the Royal College of Physicians.
The postholder will be supported by a designated consultant who will oversee their development as an educator during the placement and co-ordinate opportunities for personal development. A customised programme of training and educational experience will be designed around the needs of the individual. The postholder will be expected to attend divisional and executive meetings. The postholder will be expected to maintain a learning portfolio reflecting upon their progress through the Fellowship. The portfolio will inform regular tutorials with the consultant.
Hot-desk space and computer access is provided, with web access, PubMed access and medical journals via Imperial College London library services.
NB No study leave funding is attached but a bursary may be available to assist with postgraduate study.
In the clinical role, the post-holder will look after acute medical inpatients and take part in the acute medical on call rota. They will work with a team of junior doctors and wider multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of consultant physicians.
There will be opportunities for additional experience/training in Ambulatory Emergency Care/Same Day Emergency Care, and specialty clinics according to the postholders interests.
The post is ideal for trainees in a speciality training programme who are keen to develop their leadership skills whilst continuing to develop their medical skills.
The duration of the post would be 1 year initially, with the possibility of extending.
The clinical aspects of the post are based on the acute medical wards at St Marys Hospital. The post involves responsibility for inpatients under the care of the acute and elderly medicine firm (Firm V, with responsibility only for acute medicine patients) under the direction of a consultant physician with a junior team to manage.
There is a weekly morning report in which trainees from all medical specialities present interesting cases on a rotational basis and a weekly radiology meeting. There is a monthly Local Faculty Group (LFG). There are weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The medical division chief registrar will work with the divisional director of medicine and the head of operations for the medical division on a number of projects. These will include
- Providing a bridge between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement and morale
- Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale
- Service improvement projects to improve patient flow and safety within acute medicine
- Developing and maintaining up-to-date project documentation, and producing periodic progress reports
The chief registrar will also attend departmental and divisional management meetings to gain an understanding of management and the wider social, political and economic influence health care delivery.
This post will provide opportunity for significant development of project management and leadership skills. The chief registrar will be supported to undertake a formal leadership course provided by the Royal College of Physicians.
The postholder will be supported by a designated consultant who will oversee their development as an educator during the placement and co-ordinate opportunities for personal development. A customised programme of training and educational experience will be designed around the needs of the individual. The postholder will be expected to attend divisional and executive meetings. The postholder will be expected to maintain a learning portfolio reflecting upon their progress through the Fellowship. The portfolio will inform regular tutorials with the consultant.
Hot-desk space and computer access is provided, with web access, PubMed access and medical journals via Imperial College London library services.
NB No study leave funding is attached but a bursary may be available to assist with postgraduate study.
In the clinical role, the post-holder will look after acute medical inpatients and take part in the acute medical on call rota. They will work with a team of junior doctors and wider multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of consultant physicians.
There will be opportunities for additional experience/training in Ambulatory Emergency Care/Same Day Emergency Care, and specialty clinics according to the postholders interests.
The post is ideal for trainees in a speciality training programme who are keen to develop their leadership skills whilst continuing to develop their medical skills.
The duration of the post would be 1 year initially, with the possibility of extending.
The clinical aspects of the post are based on the acute medical wards at St Marys Hospital. The post involves responsibility for inpatients under the care of the acute and elderly medicine firm (Firm V, with responsibility only for acute medicine patients) under the direction of a consultant physician with a junior team to manage.
There is a weekly morning report in which trainees from all medical specialities present interesting cases on a rotational basis and a weekly radiology meeting. There is a monthly Local Faculty Group (LFG). There are weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Should be ST4 or above
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
- Must have approval of TPD to apply
- Should not already hold a CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of completion of training on intended start date
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations
- Consults senior colleagues appropriately
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working and leadership
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in local management systems
- Evidence 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 audit
Essential
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation
Desirable
- 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
- Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit
- Clear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
Education and teaching
Essential
- Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
- Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches
Desirable
- Development of teaching programmes
- Participation in teaching courses
- Participation in degree or diploma courses in education
- Delivery of simulation training
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Should be ST4 or above
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
- Must have approval of TPD to apply
- Should not already hold a CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of completion of training on intended start date
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations
- Consults senior colleagues appropriately
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working and leadership
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in local management systems
- Evidence 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 audit
Essential
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation
Desirable
- 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
- Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit
- Clear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
Education and teaching
Essential
- Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
- Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches
Desirable
- Development of teaching programmes
- Participation in teaching courses
- Participation in degree or diploma courses in education
- Delivery of simulation training
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
