Job Summary
Leadership role for senior specialty trainees at ST4+ level. Provides 40% protected time to develop and implement local initiatives focusing on service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce and sustainability.
The chief registrar will ideally report to and be mentored by the medical director, a nominated deputy, or other senior clinical leader. Mentor role requires a minimum time commitment of monthly 1‑hour meetings.
There will be formal educational oversight of the role, with an induction, educational agreement, personal development plan and regular appraisals.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 improving the deployment of trainees to meet service needs and improve morale.
* Improving efficiency and reducing waste.
* Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality improvement and influence change.
About Us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Details
Date posted: 10 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 372-CORP-MD08
Job locations: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Acre Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA
Person Specification
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
* Full Registration with GMC and fitness to practice
* NTN ST4 or above (or equivalent)
* Should not already hold a CCT or expected to leave the programme before completion
* Must have approval of TPD to apply
* Evidence of satisfactory/more than satisfactory progress through training, including ARCP outcomes or appraisal
* Understanding of research, awareness of ethical issues, methodology and basic qualitative/quantitative methods
* Knowledge of evidence‑based practice
* Understanding of clinical governance, audit, risk management, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
* Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other patient‑focused activity
* Interest in knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services
* Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi‑source feedback or workplace‑based assessments
* Self‑awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development
* Interest in the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
* Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching and positive feedback on teaching approaches
* Communication: clarity in written and spoken communication, adaptability, active listening, empathy, rapport, persuasion, influence, negotiation and effective communication under pressure
* Problem‑solving and decision‑making: logical, lateral thinking, analytical, scientific approach and creative problem solving
* Organisation and planning: managing time and information effectively, thoroughness, self‑discipline, punctuality and meeting deadlines
* Coping with pressure and uncertainty: working effectively under pressure, managing conflicting demands, self‑motivation, resilience, initiative and autonomy
* Team working, leading and managing others: building effective teams, working well in multidisciplinary teams, valuing contributions, demonstrating leadership and motivation through quality improvement
* Appropriate personal attributes: quick understanding and adaptation, clarity of thought, flexibility, self‑starter, curiosity, enthusiasm, probity, honesty, integrity, ethical awareness, confidentiality and commitment to personal and professional development
* Excellent computer literacy
Desirable
* Additional relevant degree (intercalated, master’s or doctorate)
* Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications or presentations
* Evidence of publications/presentations/prizes in quality improvement or audit safety and clinical improvement and innovation
* Clear insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
* Good knowledge of the UK healthcare system, including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethics
* Evidence of involvement in local management systems
* Evidence of effective leadership (e.g., leading innovations or improvements)
* Understanding of local and national NHS context, including economic and political influences
* Development of teaching programmes, participation in teaching courses, degree or diploma courses in education, action learning sets / simulation instructor
* Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere
* Writing experience: clinical and/or non‑clinical topics, peer‑reviewed publications or other communication such as blogs, letters to journals
* Evidence of altruistic behaviour, e.g., voluntary work
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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Acre Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA
Website: https://www.cht.nhs.uk
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