Chief Registrar
The closing date is 04 May 2026
The exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated higher psychiatry resident (ST4 or above) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust as 2026-27 chief registrar is available.
Main duties of the job
The chief registrar role provides higher residents with roughly 50% protected time (10% of which is special interest time) to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement. Learning that chief 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, flexibility and support to develop and support projects that address key local challenges and priorities. This may include service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability.
Who this role suits
* 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.
About us
The chief registrar at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust will be mentored by the Chief Medical Officer 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 modules delivered as part of the RCP's bespoke development programme, which will cover, for example, change management, team culture and development, quality improvement, leadership, influencing and personal resilience.
Applicant eligibility
* At ST4 level or above
* Working full time or less-than-full-time
* Who have a national training number
* Who have full GMC registration.
Job responsibilities
To find out more information about this initiative please consult the RCP website: Chief Registrar Programme guidance for resident doctors | RCP
Qualifications
* Full registration with General Medical Council
* Hold a national training number
* Should be ST4 or above
* Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
* Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Clinical Skills
* Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training
* An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
* Ability to prioritise clinical need, maximise safety and minimise risk
Research
* Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
* Understanding of research methodology and ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods
* Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
Leadership and Management
* Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
* Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
* Evidence of involvement in local management systems
* Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
Quality / service improvement or audit
* Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
* Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation
* 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
* Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit
Education and teaching
* Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
* Development of teaching programmes
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.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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