Job summary We are looking for an ST4 or above (or CESP (CP) equivalent) to join us as part of the RCP Chief Registrar programme to start at the beginning of October 2025. All candidates must hold a national training number. This is an essential requirement and trainees will require approval from their TPD before applying. The chief registrar role is a leadership role for senior specialty trainees. The role provides 50% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives within the QI and patient safety work streams at Whittington Health. It will focus on, for example, service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce and sustainability. The post would be most suited to a trainee in a medical specialty as would involve on call work as duty medical registrar. Applicants from any other speciality should discuss their interest with Clarissa who will explore if we have local opportunities and funding to match other specialty interest. Chief registrars benefit from access to a bespoke development programme provided by the RCP, which runs from September 2025 to June 2026 and comprises five 2-day modules that chief registrars are expected to attend. Main duties of the job The Whittington Chief Registrar will be working On Trust QI and patient safety priorities, which may include some or all of the following: 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 development of new roles across the MDT to support a sustainable workforce. Improving efficiency and reducing waste. Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality improvement and influence change. Involvement in and exposure to senior management and organisational decision-making The chief registrar will attend departmental and divisional management meetings to gain an understanding of management and the wider social, political and economic influences on healthcare delivery. They will also have an opportunity to attend Board meetings. In addition they will be supported to lead any session on service development, improvement and transformation for which they have direct responsibility. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum (£61,825 or £70,425) dependant on experience) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Whittington Health London N19 5NF Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ST4 or above Desirable Eligibility for Specialist Registration (Combined Programmes) (CESR(CP)). Experience Essential Service improvement- redesigning pathways Establishing new services to improve flow and outcomes for patients. Desirable Implementing new technology Skills/Qualities Essential Effective communication skills, written/spoken Problem Solving & Decision Making Promotes equality and values diversity Person Specification Qualifications Essential ST4 or above Desirable Eligibility for Specialist Registration (Combined Programmes) (CESR(CP)). Experience Essential Service improvement- redesigning pathways Establishing new services to improve flow and outcomes for patients. Desirable Implementing new technology Skills/Qualities Essential Effective communication skills, written/spoken Problem Solving & Decision Making Promotes equality and values diversity 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 Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address Whittington Health London N19 5NF Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)