Job summary
Chief Registrar
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated senior trainees (ST4 or above) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. There are two posts at LNWUH - one at Ealing Hospital and one at Northwick Park Hospital.
Applications are open to senior trainees:
- At ST4 level or equivalent
- Trainees do not need to hold a National Training Number (NTN)
- Working full time or less-than-full-time
- Who have full GMC registration.
This is a fixed-term role for minimum of 12 months and will include participation in the on-call rota.
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.
For a discussion about the chief registrar posts, please contact Dr Aakash Pandya, Clinical Director for Acute Medicine ([email protected])
Main duties of the job
The Chief Registrar Role
The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 40% 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.
The chief registrar will be expected to attend modules delivered as part of the RCP's bespoke development programme (September 2024-June 2025), which will cover, for example, change management, team culture and development, quality improvement, leadership, influencing and personal resilience.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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 RCPs bespoke development programme (September 2024-June 2025), which will cover, for example, change management, team culture and development, quality improvement, leadership, influencing and personal resilience.
Please see JD for full job duties
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCP UK (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Should be ST4 or above
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
Education & Training
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
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital & Ealing Hospital
London
HA1 3UJ