Chief Registrar

(salary based on equivalent training grade)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Yorkshire trainee paediatrician (ST5 or above) with an interest in leadership and management to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Children's Hospital as the Chief Paediatric Registrar.

The role builds on the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) programme already running in the Trust. It will provide higher specialty trainees with the opportunity to develop valuable skills in leadership and management and affords 40 % protected time to put these skills into practice by developing initiatives that address local challenges.

Chief Registrars have a tangible impact on service improvement, workforce transformation, engagement and morale, and education and training. They work to deliver better outcomes for patients, colleagues and organisations, supporting their development as future clinical leaders.

This is a fixed‑term role for 12 months to commence September 2024. It can be undertaken in‑programme or out‑of‑programme (training or experience). Because of the 40 % leadership commitment the post will extend the trainee’s completion of training (CCT) date and should be discussed with the educational supervisor and training programme director.

The Chief Paediatric Registrar will receive local support from a senior clinical leader mentor/supervisor. The role will involve two days of leadership and management per week, with the remainder of the successful applicant’s time dedicated to clinical duties, including contribution to the on‑call rota.

The post is compatible with all rotations at Leeds Children's Hospital, and rota adaptation will ensure two days are dedicated to the leadership and management role.

• ST5 or above (may accept ST4 if evidence of competent performance on a Tier 2 rota is provided).
• Full time or less‑than‑full‑time.
• National training number.
• Full GMC registration.

Leeds Children's Hospital has an annual budget of £103 million, an inpatient bed base of 286 beds, and delivers 102,000 outpatient appointments and 20,000 inpatient and day‑case episodes, mainly at the Leeds General Infirmary site. The Trust employs 116 consultants providing general, specialist and supra‑regional children's medical and surgical services.

The role suits trainees who:

• 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.

Applications are open to trainee paediatricians or those who have achieved CCT. The post is fixed‑term for 12 months and can be undertaken in‑programme or out‑of‑programme. Due to the 2 day/week leadership commitment the post will extend the trainee’s completion of training (CCT) date and should be discussed with the educational supervisor and training programme director.

• Patient‑centred
• Collaborative
• Fair
• Accountable
• Empowered

The post is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) Terms and Conditions of Service, available on the Medical Staffing Intranet site.

The post holder must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice. They are required to work to the standards set out by the GMC and to the Trust’s expected behaviours for all employees and managers.

All leave should be applied for in accordance with the Trust’s Leave Policy. All mandatory training must be undertaken. Health and safety, infection control, equality and diversity, smoking, DBS and other statutory policies apply.

Is up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs. At least 4 years experience in Paediatrics by the time of intended start date.

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgment to problems.
• Ability to maximize safety and minimize risk.
• Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient.
• APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid.
• Demonstrates understanding of research,…