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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must be an ST4+ trainee, require 40% protected time for initiatives, and have a mentor for monthly meetings. Formal educational oversight and a personal development plan are essential.
  • You will enhance communication among leaders and trainees, drive service improvements, mentor peers, optimize workforce deployment, and foster stakeholder engagement in quality initiatives.

Requirements

  • The chief registrar role is a leadership role for senior specialty trainees at ST4+ level. The role provides 40% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives focusing on, for example, service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce and sustainability.
  • 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. 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Chief Registrar?

The primary responsibility of the Chief Registrar is to provide leadership for senior specialty trainees at the ST4+ level while focusing on key local challenges such as service improvement, education and training, and workforce sustainability.

What percentage of protected time is allocated to the Chief Registrar role?

The Chief Registrar role provides 40% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives.

Who will the Chief Registrar report to or be mentored by?

The Chief Registrar will ideally report to and be mentored by the medical director, a nominated deputy, or another senior clinical leader.

How is the mentorship structured for the Chief Registrar?

The mentor role requires a minimum time commitment of monthly 1-hour meetings with the Chief Registrar.

Will there be formal educational oversight for the Chief Registrar?

Yes, there will be formal educational oversight, including an induction, educational agreement, personal development plan, and regular appraisals.

What kind of initiatives can the Chief Registrar focus on?

Initiatives can include improving communication and morale between senior leaders and trainees, service improvement, enhancing education and training activities, and workforce planning.

What kind of skills and qualities are we looking for in a Chief Registrar?

We are looking for an inclusive, collaborative, creative, innovative, and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

What does CHFT stand for?

CHFT stands for Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

How does CHFT rate in terms of care quality?

CHFT is rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission and is recognized as a top-performing Trust in areas like Elective Recovery, Emergency, and Cancer Care.

Can I contact someone for more information about the position?

Yes, for further details or informal visits, you can contact Becky Colwill, the Medical Education Manager, at Becky.Colwill@cht.nhs.uk or call 01422 224385.

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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) offers a broad range of healthcare services, including acute, emergency, and elective care, across Calderdale and Huddersfield. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and ensures safety. Their purpose is to deliver excellent clinical services, enhance community well-being, and support continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare.