Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior trainee (ST4 or above in General Medicine or Medical Specialties) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a chief registrar.
The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 40-50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement. Learning that chief registrars gain from the Royal College of Physicians' (RCP's) bespoke development programme will be put into practice in a supported environment that provides autonomy, flexibility and support to develop and support projects that address key local challenges and priorities. This may include service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability.
Applications are open to senior trainees:
- At ST4 level or above
- Working full time or less-than-full-time
- 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.
Main duties of the job
The chief registrar role 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.
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.
Chief registrars benefit from access to a bespoke development programme provided by the Royal College of Physicians, which comprises of five 2-day modules that chief registrars are expected to attend.
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute services for the City of Bradford and surrounding areas, and has two large Hospitals; Bradford Royal Infirmary and St. Luke's Hospital. All main specialties are represented in Bradford, and the Trust has a base of 900 beds. For further information regarding the Trust please go to: www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk.
The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; we aim for a flexible approach to working hours, and have a number of family friendly policies.
Bradford has excellent road, rail and air links and boasts a wide variety of Art and Culture, as well as sports facilities and a vibrant social scene. It is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Lake District, Peak District and Northumberland.
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. Chief registrars should focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include some or all of the following:
- Providing a bridge between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement and morale.
- Service improvement, for example redesigning pathways, implementing new technology and establishing new services to improve flow and outcomes for patients.
- Improving the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and training activities, and supporting/mentoring other trainees to engage in quality improvement.
- Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale.
- Improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- 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 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, they should attend Board meetings. They should lead any sessions on service development, improvement and transformation for which they have direct responsibility.
The amount of time spent undertaking clinical commitments will vary between 50% and 60%. This is in order to protect the minimum of 40% protected time for chief registrar responsibilities.
On-call commitments may vary and should be determined locally. This will be confirmed after appointment.
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. Chief registrars should focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include some or all of the following:
- Providing a bridge between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement and morale.
- Service improvement, for example redesigning pathways, implementing new technology and establishing new services to improve flow and outcomes for patients.
- Improving the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and training activities, and supporting/mentoring other trainees to engage in quality improvement.
- Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale.
- Improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- 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 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, they should attend Board meetings. They should lead any sessions on service development, improvement and transformation for which they have direct responsibility.
The amount of time spent undertaking clinical commitments will vary between 50% and 60%. This is in order to protect the minimum of 40% protected time for chief registrar responsibilities.
On-call commitments may vary and should be determined locally. This will be confirmed after appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- GMC registration
- Fit to practice
- ST4 or above in General Medicine or Medical Specialties
- Not hold CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of CCT on intended start date
- Must have approval from TPD to apply
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training
- 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
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
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 (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
- 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 safety and clinical improvement and innovation
- 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
- Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethics
- 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
- Action learning sets / simulation instructor
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- GMC registration
- Fit to practice
- ST4 or above in General Medicine or Medical Specialties
- Not hold CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of CCT on intended start date
- Must have approval from TPD to apply
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training
- 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
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
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 (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
- 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 safety and clinical improvement and innovation
- 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
- Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethics
- 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
- 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
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).
