Job summary An Opportunity have risen at GWH for a chief registrar in ED or Department of Older Person. Please note other medicine specialties may be considered pending funding. The chief registrar role is a leadership role for senior specialty resident doctors. The role provides 40% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives focusing on, for example, service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce and sustainability. Chief registrars benefit from access to a bespoke taught development programme provided by the RCP, which runs from September 2025 - June 2026 and comprises five 2-day modules that chief registrars are expected to attend This advert is due to close at 17:00 on 14th March, however please note that this advert will close once a sufficient amount of applications have been received. 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. Chief registrars should focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include some or all of the following: Providing a 'bridge' between senior clinical leaders, managers and thewider resident doctor workforce to improve communication,engagement and morale. Service improvement, for example redesigning pathways, implementingnew technology and establishing new services to improve flow andoutcomes for patients. Improving the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and trainingactivities and supporting/mentoring other resident doctors to engage inquality improvement. Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment ofresident doctors to meet service needs and improve morale. Improving efficiency and reducing waste. Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in qualityimprovement and influence change. About us Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation: Service We will put our patients first Teamwork We will work together Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service Respect We will act with integrity Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 249- 6998375 Job locations GWH Marlborough Road, SWINDON, SN3 6BB Swindon SN3 6BB Job description Job responsibilities 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. Detailed job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Detailed job description attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with General Medical Council Desirable Additional relevant degree (intercalated, master's or doctorate) Qualifications Essential Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal Experience Essential Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods Desirable Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations Experience Essential Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training (or equivalent) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with General Medical Council Desirable Additional relevant degree (intercalated, master's or doctorate) Qualifications Essential Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal Experience Essential Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods Desirable Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations Experience Essential Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training (or equivalent) 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 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address GWH Marlborough Road, SWINDON, SN3 6BB Swindon SN3 6BB Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)