Chief Registrar
The closing date is 11 May 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic senior doctor in training (above ST4 or equivalent) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join Great Western Hospital as a chief registrar. 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), and permission to apply must be granted by the TPD.
Main duties of the job
The chief registrar role provides senior trainees with 40–50% protected time to develop skills and confidence in leadership, management and quality improvement. Learning that chief registrars gain from the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) 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.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues and a budget of £1.6 billion, the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, patients, communities and partners.
Job responsibilities
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
The chief registrar will be mentored by a senior clinical leader within the 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 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.
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
* Experience in DOPS or Medicine
Qualifications
* National Training Number (NTN) ST4 level or above
* Full GMC registration
Experience
* Experience from ST4 and above in DOPS or Medicine
* 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
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.
Compensation
£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum pro rata.
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