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Chief Registrar

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Blackpool

Salary

£65,048 – £73,992

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

Yesterday

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior trainee (ST4 or above) with an interest in leadership, management and Quality Improvement to join Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Chief Registrar, working with the Quality Improvement Hub. Chief registrars have a tangible impact on service improvement, workforce transformation, engagement and morale, education and training and work to deliver better outcomes for patients, colleagues and organisations. Working as a chief registrar will provide the opportunity for an inspiring leader to make a meaningful difference, taking our Trust to the next level of achievement. The chief registrar role at Blackpool will involve a minimum 2 days a week QI and we will aim to accommodate with your chosen specialty. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has a well-established QI Hub Team who the Chief Registrar will work with as part of their role.

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. The Chief Registrar role will suit trainees who: o Want to learn about leadership and gain senior leadership experience o Are comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional boundaries o Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiatives o Are committed to and passionate about improving the NHS

Person specification

Essential

Full registration with General Medical Council
Be fit to practice
Hold a national training number
ST4 or above
Not already hold a CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of completion of training on intended start date
Approval of TPD to apply
Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training
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
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
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
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
Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches
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

Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
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
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