Job summary An exciting opportunity is again being offered for enthusiastic and motivated senior trainees (ST4 or above) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS FT. Continuing our successful Chief Registrar Scheme we are looking to appoint Chief Registrars in Medicine/Emergency Medicine/Surgery for 2025/6. The post will consist of 50% full time equivalent protected time for Chief Registrar work - including quality improvement projects, teaching, leadership and service improvement. The remaining time will be allocated to clinical Emergency Medicine work within the two Emergency Departments. 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. This is a fixed-term role for minimum of 12 months. The role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training, experience or pause). In the first instance, applications must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD), and permission to apply must be granted by the TPD. Main duties of the job Clinically, as an ED senior doctor (ST4 equivalent), your role will be in the assessment and treatment of the ill and injured patient as well as providing clinical advice to more junior ED clinicians, where appropriate. You will have the opportunity to be lead or part of the Trauma Team within the ED and to be the nominated Resus or Paediatric doctor of the day. You will be expected to lead your colleagues in these areas as well as being an active team member. The clinical experience you gain will be diverse and interesting. As an employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. About us The Emergency Medicine that we practice is extremely varied and educationally stimulating. The experienced gained in this post will stand the post-holder in good stead for any future career plans. Daily, we manage life-threatening medical and vascular emergencies, limb threatening injuries and we are adept in managing the complex needs of older patients. We also are fortunate in that we have clinical exposure to all specialities, including for example Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Gynaecology. The applicant may wish to consider extending their post in order to fulfil an area of particular interest, as a proportion of their working week. There are many opportunities in a career in Emergency Medicine to work flexibly and to develop your own interests. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year PA Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-EDChief Job locations Gloucester Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester GL3 1NN Job description Job responsibilities Clinically, as and ED Senior Doctor (ST4 equivalent), your role will be in the assessment and treatment of the ill and injured patients as well as providing clinical advice to more junior ED clinicians, where appropriate. You will have the opportunity to lead or be part of the trauma team within in ED and to be the nominated Resus or Paediatric doctor of the day. You will be expected to lead you colleagues in these areas as well as being an active team member. The clinical experience you gain will be diverse and interesting. Job description Job responsibilities Clinically, as and ED Senior Doctor (ST4 equivalent), your role will be in the assessment and treatment of the ill and injured patients as well as providing clinical advice to more junior ED clinicians, where appropriate. You will have the opportunity to lead or be part of the trauma team within in ED and to be the nominated Resus or Paediatric doctor of the day. You will be expected to lead you colleagues in these areas as well as being an active team member. The clinical experience you gain will be diverse and interesting. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and a license to practise MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCEM Hold a national training number Should not already hold a CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of completion of training on intended start date Must have approval of TPD to apply Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes Should be ST4 or above Desirable ALS/APLS/ATLS or ETC Teaching qualification e.g. PGCME Experience Essential Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge, judgement & prioritise clinical need Demonstrate appropriate technical competence & Evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement Previous ACCS EM completion or other accredited route Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Essential Knowledge of evidence-based practice Able to provide leadership within a team and able to work as a team member Excellent interpersonal skills Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments Education and Teaching Essential Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice Evidence of a portfolio of audit / quality improvement projects, including evidence that the audit loop has been closed and patient safety and quality improvement initiatives Desirable Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and a license to practise MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCEM Hold a national training number Should not already hold a CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of completion of training on intended start date Must have approval of TPD to apply Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes Should be ST4 or above Desirable ALS/APLS/ATLS or ETC Teaching qualification e.g. PGCME Experience Essential Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge, judgement & prioritise clinical need Demonstrate appropriate technical competence & Evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement Previous ACCS EM completion or other accredited route Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Essential Knowledge of evidence-based practice Able to provide leadership within a team and able to work as a team member Excellent interpersonal skills Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments Education and Teaching Essential Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice Evidence of a portfolio of audit / quality improvement projects, including evidence that the audit loop has been closed and patient safety and quality improvement initiatives Desirable Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucester Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester GL3 1NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)