About this role
Job summary
Interview date: 23rd June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior trainee (ST4 or above - or equivalent experience) with an interest in leadership, management and quality improvement to join UHCW NHS Trust as a chief registrar. UHCW NHS Trust are looking specifically to recruit a Chief Registrar in a Medical Speciality.
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'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 is a fixed-term role for minimum of 12 months. The role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience).
In the first instance, applications must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD), and permission to apply must be granted by the TPD.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
The chief registrars will focus on addressing key local challenges and priorities within medicine group, 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.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The amount of time spent undertaking clinical commitments will be determined by individual NHS organisations and will vary between 50% and 60%. This is in order to protect the minimum of 40% protected time for chief registrar responsibilities.
On-call commitments may vary and will be determined locally in discussion with the trainee, some on-call responsibilities are likely to be included within the role.
Enrolment on RCP development programme
The RCP delivers a bespoke development programme for chief registrars that comprises five 2-day modules
Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses for chief registrars attendance will be reimbursed by UHCW NHS Trust.
For more information please refer to the attached Job Description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Knowledge Essential
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Desirable
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Skills Essential
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Desirable
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Personal qualities Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
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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 Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)