Job description

Job responsibilities

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, and this commitment should be taken into account when nominating a suitable mentor.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.

For NTN posts, the chief registrar role may be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience), to be determined locally depending on local workforce requirements and individual training needs and preferences. Any necessary extension to certificate of completion of training (CCT) date is also negotiated and approved locally, with involvement of the Training Programme Director (TPD)/Head of School where appropriate. Approval of the relevant Specialist Advisory Committee will be required for OOPT requests.NTN trainees must discuss applications for chief registrar roles with their education supervisor and TPD in advance of applying. Permission to apply for the role must be obtained from the TPD.The principle requirement of the GMC is that the chief registrar role should be undertaken at a site approved by the GMC for trainingFor LEDs, local discussion should occur with the Trust chief registrar lead and educational supervisor to ensure suitability for the programme. Local assessment of prior experience to be at ST4 or above will be made within the Trust.

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-makingThe 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.

The amount of time spent undertaking clinical commitments will be determined by individual NHS organisations and will vary between 50% and 60%. This is to protect the minimum of 40% protected time for chief registrar responsibilities.

On-call commitments may vary and should be determined locally.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• Be fit to practice
• Should be NTN ST4 or above
• Can include 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 satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal

Desirable

• Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)

Clinical Skills

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

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 & 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 & 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

• 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
• Capacity to use logical / lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions, indicating an analytical / scientific approach and, where appropriate, creativity in problem solving
• 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
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Capacity to manage conflicting demands
• Self-motivation, and resilience
• Initiative and ability to work autonomously
• 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
• 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, e.g. 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

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