Chief Registrar in Medicine (ST4+ Equivalent)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior doctor in training (above ST4 or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a Chief Registrar.

The Chief Registrar role provides senior doctors in training with 40-50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement. Learning thatChief Registrars gain from the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP’s) bespoke development programme will be put into practice in a supported environment that provides autonomy and flexibility to develop projects that address key local challenges and priorities. This may include service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability.

Applications are open to senior trainees:

• National Training Number (NTN) ST4 level or above
• Locally employed doctors (LED) at equivalent experience of ST4 or above
• Working full time or less than full time
• Who have full GMC registration

This is a fixed-term role for a minimum of 12 months. For those with an NTN, the role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience) and must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD) – permission to apply must be granted by the TPD.

This post is anticipated to commence on 05th August 2026.

Main duties of the job

The Chief Registrar role 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

The Chief Registrar will be mentored by a senior clinical leader within their 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 the modules delivered as part of the RCP’s bespoke development programme. These modules cover key areas including leading change, team culture and development, quality improvement methods and frameworks, and developing self-awareness and understanding of others to enhance leadership effectiveness.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• NTN ST4 or above or a LED with experience equivalent to ST4 or above
• Approval from TPD to apply (NTNs)
• Evidence of satisfactory/more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal

Desirable

• Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)

Quality / Service Improvement or Audit

Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research, or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation

Desirable

• Evidence of a portfolio of audit / quality improvement projects, including evidence that the audit loop has been closed and evidence of learning about the principles of change management

Education and Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
• Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches

Desirable

• Participation in teaching courses, degree or diploma courses in education
• Development of teaching programmes

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training (or equivalent)
• An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Ability to work without supervision where appropriate

Closing Date: 27 July 2026