Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview Chief Registrar (Trust Doctor) in Emergency Medicine / Care of the Elderly Newham University Hospital is looking for applicants for two available Chief Registrar posts for the 2025/6 training year starting in August 2026. Applications are sought from ST4 trainees in Emergency Medicine and Care of the Elderly Medicine or equivalent (Locally Employed Doctor with equivalent experience). The Chief Registrar role provides senior trainees with 40-50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement. Those appointed will also be supported to attend the Royal College of Physicians' (RCP) year-long bespoke development programme. The aim of this programme is to give appointees the skills and knowledge that may be put into practice in an environment that provides autonomy and flexibility to develop and support projects that address key local challenges and priorities. This may include staff health and wellbeing, service improvement, engagement and morale, education and training, workforce, and sustainability. The Chief Registrar role will suit trainees 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 Main duties of the job The Chief registrar will focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities, which may include some or all of the following: • 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. Working for our organisation Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person specification Qualifications / Training Essential criteria Full registration with General Medical Council Be fit to practise Should be NTN ST4 or above Can include locally employed doctors at experience equivalent to ST4 or above 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 annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes or appraisal Desirable criteria Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate) Clinical Skills Essential criteria 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 Research Essential criteria Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Knowledge of evidence-based practice Desirable criteria Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate) We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults. Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods. Employer certification / accreditation badges