Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated senior trainees (ST4 or above) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as Chief Registrar. This fixed term ST4+ post will be available from August 2024 for a period of 12 months and is available in General Medical specialities (including Acute, Respiratory, Cardiology, Diabetes, Elderly Care, Rheumatology or Gastroenterology),
The Chief Registrar role provides trainees with 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 supportive environment enabling autonomy and flexibility to develop and support projects that address key local challenges and priorities. These may include 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, as well as deeper knowledge of NHS structures and stakeholders.
The RCP development programme will be funded by the trust.
Interviews will be held on the 24th May 2024.
Main duties of the job
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:
o Develop and implement strategies to improve the quality of patient care and enhance the performance of the Trust.
o Lead and manage projects aimed at improving patient outcomes, service delivery, and efficiency
o Support the development and delivery of education and training programmes for medical students, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
o Work closely with clinical teams to ensure effective clinical governance, risk management, and compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.
o Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale
o Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to improve patient safety and reduce clinical risk.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information is provided in the full job description available under Supporting Documents.
Person Specification Essential.
Qualifications
- Full registration with General Medical Council and a Licence to Practise
- 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.
Experience
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Be fit to practice
- NTN ST4 or above or 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 only)
- 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)
Experience
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
Ability
Essential
- Excellent computer literacy
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Capacity to manage conflicting demands
- Self-motivation, and resilience
- Initiative and ability to work autonomously
- Capacity to manage / prioritise time and information effectively
- information effectively Capability to work with long timescales for delivery within agencies with differing priorities
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hopsital
Crewe
CW1 4QJ