Job summary Please note that this vacancy is open to applicants from all specialties carried out at HDFT Chief Registrar - 12 month fixed term post An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated ST4 or equivalent Resident or Locally Employed Doctor (LED) with an interest in leadership and management to undertake a part time, fixed term secondment for 12 months as our 2025/26 Chief Registrar. The Chief Registrar role provides senior resident or LED doctors with 40-50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement, through undertaking a leadership project and through integrated working with the senior leadership team at HDFT, representing the medical training workforce at Harrogate District Hospital. This can be undertaken in programme or out of programme. Main duties of the job The chief registrar secondment 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 HDFT's Chief Registrar is mentored by a senior clinical leader within the organisation and will gain a unique insight into NHS leadership and management processes, as well as deeper knowledge of NHS structures and stakeholders. Their leadership development will be supported by the Royal College of Physicians' 10 month Chief Registrar leadership programme. About us The chief registrar is a key link between HDFTs leadership team and the resident doctor body, they are welcome to attend senior meetings and observe Trust Board meetings. They will undertake single or multiple clinical quality improvement projects requiring resident doctor stakeholder involvement. They will also be expected to lead key ongoing junior doctor leadership development activities at HDFT, which has signed up to FMLM's Leadership Commitment for Resident Doctors. Applications are open from ST4 or equivalent Senior Resident Doctors or Locally Employed Doctors from physician or non-physician specialties, who work full time or less than full time and who have permission to apply from their TPD (if in training programme). Date posted 03 February 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, Part-time Reference number 421-MS-1823K Job locations Harrogate and District Foundation Trust Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities If you have questions about the post or would like to discuss it further, please dont hesitate to contact Dr Sarah Sherliker, Deputy Medical Director, sarah.sherlikernhs.net. Job description Job responsibilities If you have questions about the post or would like to discuss it further, please dont hesitate to contact Dr Sarah Sherliker, Deputy Medical Director, sarah.sherlikernhs.net. Person Specification Management Essential Applicants must be working at ST4 level and above and have full GMC registration Approval of TPD to apply Evidence of effective team working Experience Essential At least 4 years experience of working within the NHS Person Specification Management Essential Applicants must be working at ST4 level and above and have full GMC registration Approval of TPD to apply Evidence of effective team working Experience Essential At least 4 years experience of working within the NHS 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate and District Foundation Trust Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)