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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be an ST4 or above doctor with a passion for leadership, management, and quality improvement, ready to work across clinical boundaries and drive NHS enhancements.
  • You will lead quality improvements, analyze data, enhance patient experience, attend meetings, mentor peers, and bridge communication between junior doctors and senior leaders.

Requirements

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior doctor in training (ST4 or above or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management, and quality improvement to join University College London Hospital as a chief registrar.
  • Successful applicants will work in a leadership role across one of the three Boards: Medicine, Specialist Hospitals, or Surgery and Cancer.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • leading service improvement and quality improvement initiatives
  • using data to diagnose problems and evaluate change
  • delivering tangible operational and patient-experience outcomes
  • regularly attending departmental and divisional meetings
  • representing resident doctor perspectives at Trust-level forums
  • engaging in reflective leadership development
  • completing the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Chief Registrar development programme
  • supporting an excellent training experience for resident doctors
  • helping improve efficiency and reduce waste
  • mentoring other resident doctors and engaging with postgraduate medical education structures
  • acting as a bridge between resident doctors, senior clinical leaders, and managers, improving communication, engagement, and morale across the medical workforce.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Chief Registrar position?

Applicants should be senior doctors in training (ST4 or above or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management, and quality improvement.

What percentage of my time will be dedicated to the Chief Registrar role?

The Chief Registrar role provides 40–50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management, and quality improvement.

Is mentorship provided in this role?

Yes, the Chief Registrar will be mentored by a senior clinical leader within the organisation.

What kind of initiatives will I be involved in as a Chief Registrar?

You will lead service improvement and quality improvement initiatives, support resident doctor training experiences, and help improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Will I receive training for this position?

Yes, you will complete the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Chief Registrar development programme, which provides bespoke training for leadership and management.

What types of projects could I work on as a Chief Registrar?

Possible projects may include service improvement, engagement and morale enhancement, education and training initiatives, workforce planning, and sustainability efforts.

How does this role support resident doctors?

The Chief Registrar acts as a bridge between resident doctors, senior clinical leaders, and managers, improving communication, engagement, and morale across the medical workforce.

What is the main goal of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The goal is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research while serving a large and diverse population.

What commitment does UCLH have towards sustainability?

UCLH has pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, aiming for net zero direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about the Chief Registrar role?

You can contact Dr. Ben Lovell, Deputy Director of Postgraduate Medical Education, at ben.lovell@nhs.net for more information.

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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Mission & Purpose

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.