Fixed Term

Chief Registrar Programme - 2026/2027

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

CQC: Outstanding

Blackburn

Salary

£43,923 – £63,152

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

6 days ago

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior doctor in training (above ST4 or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management, and quality improvement to join East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust as a chief registrar based at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 40-50% 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) bespoke development programme will be put into practice in a supported environment that provides autonomy, flexibility, and support to develop and support projects that address key local challenges and priorities. This may include service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability.

The chief registrar role will suit trainees who:

Chief Registrar Programme - 2026/2027

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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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.

The chief registrar will be mentored by a senior clinical leader within the organisation and gain a unique insight into NHS leadership and management processes, as well as deeper knowledge of NHS structures and stakeholders.

The chief registrar will be expected to attend modules delivered as part of the RCP's bespoke development programme, which will cover, for example, change management, team culture and development, quality improvement, leadership, influencing and personal resilience.

Applications are open to senior trainees:

National Training Number (NTN) ST4 level or above

Locally Employed Doctors (LED) at equivalent experience of ST4 or above

Working full time or less-than-full-time

Who have full GMC registration.

When you walk through the door, one of the first things you'll notice is that this Trust is full of talented people. Not just in the fields of medicine, nursing or diagnostics but in every part of the organisation. We are professional and passionate people who are all working together in an open and supportive culture. We don't just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously, and encourage you to do the same. As a Trustwewant to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people to maintaina high performance culture. Come and be a part of it!

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration
National Training Number (NTN) ST4 level or above/ Locally Employed Doctors (LED) at equivalent experience of ST4 or above
Working full time or less-than-full-time