Job summary
The chief registrar role is a leadership role for senior specialty trainees at ST4+ level. The role provides 40% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives focusing on, for example, service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce and sustainability.
The chief registrar will ideally 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. The chief registrar will also have a named educational supervisor for their clinical role, who may or may not be the same as their clinical supervisor.
There will be formal educational oversight of the role, with an induction, educational agreement, personal development plan and regular appraisals.
Main duties of the job
The chief registrar job description is broad in scope to allow chief registrars and recruiting organisations to have autonomy and flexibility over the work the chief registrar undertakes. Chief registrars should focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include some or all 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 Improving efficiency and reducing waste.
o Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality improvement and influence change.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The chief registrar job description is broad in scope in order to allow chief registrars and recruiting organisations to have autonomy and flexibility over the work the chief registrar undertakes.
Involvement in and exposure to senior management and organisational decision-making 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.
Where possible and appropriate, chief registrars should attend Board meetings. They should lead any sessions on service development, improvement and transformation for which they have direct responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The chief registrar job description is broad in scope in order to allow chief registrars and recruiting organisations to have autonomy and flexibility over the work the chief registrar undertakes.
Involvement in and exposure to senior management and organisational decision-making 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.
Where possible and appropriate, chief registrars should attend Board meetings. They should lead any sessions on service development, improvement and transformation for which they have direct responsibility.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- 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
- Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and fitness to practice
- NTN ST4 or above (or equivalent - Locally Employed Doctor at ST4 Level or above)
- Should not already hold a CCT or expected to leave the programme before completion
- Must have approval of TPD to apply
- Evidence of satisfactory/more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal.
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, master's or doctorate)
RESEARCH
Essential
- Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
QUALITY/SERVICE IMPROVEMENT OR AUDIT
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient
- Interest in / knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services
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 safety and clinical improvement and innovation
- Clear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
- Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethics
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Essential
- 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
- 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 (eg evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
- Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences
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
- Action learning sets / simulation instructor
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Communication ? Clarity in written / spoken communication ? Capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate ? Active listening and empathy ? Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with others ? Ability to persuade, influence and negotiate ? Ability to communicate effectively under pressure
- Problem solving and decision making ? Capacity to use logical / lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions, indicating an analytical / scientific approach and, where appropriate, creativity in problem solving
- Organisation and planning ? Capacity to manage / prioritise time and information effectively ? Evidence of thoroughness (well prepared, self-disciplined / committed, punctual and meets deadlines) ? Capability to work with long timescales for delivery within agencies with differing priorities
- Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty ? Ability to work effectively under pressure ? Capacity to manage conflicting demands ? Self-motivation, and resilience ? Initiative and ability to work autonomously
- Team working, leading and managing others ? Can build effective teams and partnerships ? Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams ? Understands and values contributions of others ? Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members through, for example, quality improvement.
- Appropriate personal attributes ? Quick to understand new information and adapt to new environments ? Clarity of thought and expression ? Flexible and adaptable to change ? Self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative and enthusiasm) ? Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality) ? Takes responsibility for own actions - Commitment to personal and professional development
- Excellent computer literacy
Desirable
- Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere
- Writing experience: -clinical and/or non-clinical topics -peer-reviewed publications and/or other communication (e.g. blog, letters to journals)
- Evidence of altruistic behaviour, eg voluntary work
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- 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
- Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and fitness to practice
- NTN ST4 or above (or equivalent - Locally Employed Doctor at ST4 Level or above)
- Should not already hold a CCT or expected to leave the programme before completion
- Must have approval of TPD to apply
- Evidence of satisfactory/more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal.
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, master's or doctorate)
RESEARCH
Essential
- Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
QUALITY/SERVICE IMPROVEMENT OR AUDIT
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient
- Interest in / knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services
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 safety and clinical improvement and innovation
- Clear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
- Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethics
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Essential
- 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
- 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 (eg evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
- Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences
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
- Action learning sets / simulation instructor
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Communication ? Clarity in written / spoken communication ? Capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate ? Active listening and empathy ? Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with others ? Ability to persuade, influence and negotiate ? Ability to communicate effectively under pressure
- Problem solving and decision making ? Capacity to use logical / lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions, indicating an analytical / scientific approach and, where appropriate, creativity in problem solving
- Organisation and planning ? Capacity to manage / prioritise time and information effectively ? Evidence of thoroughness (well prepared, self-disciplined / committed, punctual and meets deadlines) ? Capability to work with long timescales for delivery within agencies with differing priorities
- Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty ? Ability to work effectively under pressure ? Capacity to manage conflicting demands ? Self-motivation, and resilience ? Initiative and ability to work autonomously
- Team working, leading and managing others ? Can build effective teams and partnerships ? Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams ? Understands and values contributions of others ? Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members through, for example, quality improvement.
- Appropriate personal attributes ? Quick to understand new information and adapt to new environments ? Clarity of thought and expression ? Flexible and adaptable to change ? Self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative and enthusiasm) ? Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality) ? Takes responsibility for own actions - Commitment to personal and professional development
- Excellent computer literacy
Desirable
- Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere
- Writing experience: -clinical and/or non-clinical topics -peer-reviewed publications and/or other communication (e.g. blog, letters to journals)
- Evidence of altruistic behaviour, eg voluntary work
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
