Chief Registrar | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston as a chief registrar. The chief registrar role provides senior doctors in training 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’s) bespoke development programme will be put into practice in a supported environment that provides autonomy and flexibility to develop projects that address key local challenges and priorities. This may include service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability.

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.

This is a fixed-term role for a minimum of 12 months. For those with an NTN, the role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience) and must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD) – permission to apply must be granted by the TPD.

The chief registrar role will suit resident doctors 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.

The Chief Registrar will be mentored by a senior clinical leader within their 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 the modules delivered as part of the RCP’s bespoke development programme. These modules cover key areas including leading change, team culture and development, quality improvement methods and frameworks, and developing self‑awareness and understanding of others to enhance leadership effectiveness.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.

For further information about the role and the main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description or get in touch for a discussion.