Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Chief registrar will focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include some or all of the following: Non Clinical • Service Improvement ( redesigning pathways, implementing new technology and looking at ways to improve flow and patient experiences) • 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. • Link closely with the education team to provide and deliver high quality training and educational materials for all grades. • Involvement in workforce planning • Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality improvement and influence change. • Attend departmental meetings and work closely with the consultant body. Clinical Whilst on duty the appointee will be clinically and professionally responsible for their patients. It will also be their duty to: • The candidate will take on the responsibility of making decisions at a senior level. • Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition • Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment • Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time; • Carry out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Plan e.g. the keeping of records and the provision of reports, the proper delegation of tasks, maintaining skills and knowledge. • Carry out initial assessments, investigations and manage patients in the Emergency Department • Supervise clinically in the department • Participate in teaching for junior medical staff and nursing staff • Admit and discharge patients safely from the Emergency Department Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients in the Emergency Department • Work flexibility between all areas of the department. • Participate in the running of the department Person specification Training & Qualifications Essential criteria Basic Medical Degree FRCEM intermediate or equivalent Full GMC Registration Experience Essential criteria Completed Emergency Medicine CT3 by August 26. Evidence of progress towards career goal Desirable criteria Previously worked at ST4 level or above in Emergency Medicine Commitment to extended leadership role Teaching qualification (e.g. ALS instructor, PG cert. Medical Education) Communication and relationship skills Essential criteria Evidence of good communication skills and collaborative working Able to work as part of a team under pressure Desirable criteria Evidence of previous public speaking/presentations Management and Judgement skills Essential criteria Experience in mentoring peers Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues pertinent to Emergency Medicine Able to follow UHL policies and guidance Skills Essential criteria Effective & efficient time management Organisational skills Desirable criteria Knowledge of Nervecentre Planning and organisation skills Essential criteria Evidence of involvement in an audit Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. 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