As a Chief Registrar, you'll not only attend the Royal College of Physicians' bespoke development programme—covering vital topics such as team culture, change management, and personal resilience—but also work alongside experienced mentors who will guide you through the intricacies of NHS leadership. You'll serve as a vital link between clinical leaders and the wider trainee workforce, fostering communication and engagement, while driving improvements in service delivery and education. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about transforming the NHS, whether you’re looking to advance your career or make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and colleagues alike. Your journey of growth and impact starts here.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated senior trainee (ST4 or above) training in general internal medicine with an interest in leadership,management and quality improvement to join King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill site) as a chief registrar.The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 40-50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management andquality improvement. The learning that you will gain from attending the Royal College of Physicians bespoke Chief Registrar developmentprogramme will be put into practice in a supported environment that provides autonomy, flexibility and support to develop and support projects thataddress 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, which will cover, forexample, change management, team culture and development, quality improvement, leadership, influencing and personal resilience.
The chief registrar role will suit trainees who:o Want to learn about leadership and gain senior leadership experienceo Are comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional boundarieso Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiativeso 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 andmanagement processes, as well as a deeper knowledge of NHS structures and stakeholders.In the first instance, applications must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD), and permission toapply must be granted by the TPD.
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The chief registrar role will focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities in general medicine, which may include some or all of thefollowing: Providing a bridge between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider trainee workforce to improve communication, engagementand morale. Service improvement, for example redesigning pathways, implementing new technology and establishing new services to improve flowand outcomes for patients. Improving the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and training activities, and supporting/mentoring other trainees to engage inquality 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. The chief registrar will attend departmental and divisional management meetings to gain an understanding of management and thewider social, political and economic influences on healthcare delivery.
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