About this role
Job summary
Fixed Term: 12 months| 40%-50% protected time (0.4-0.5 WTE)
Sheffield Children's is excited to offer a unique opportunity for senior doctors in training (ST-4 level or above, or equivalent experience), interested in leadership, management, and quality improvement. You will join our Chief Registrar Programme, where you'll help to enhance education and training initiatives.
What We Offer:
The opportunity to play an important part in establishing Sheffield Children's Hospital as a Centre of Excellence for Training and to enhance the Resident Doctor experience.
Mentorship from the Director of Medical Education and Deputy Medical Director, offering unique insights into NHS leadership and structures.
40%-50% protected time (0.4-0.5 WTE) to focus on leadership, management, and quality improvement programmes.
Participation in the Chief Registrar Programme with bespoke leadership development through the Royal College of Physicians.
This role will provide you with the skills, confidence, and experience needed for future leadership roles in healthcare, with a supportive environment to drive meaningful change.
For more details about the Chief Registrar Programme, please visit Royal College of Physicians.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Director of Medical Education, your responsibilities will include:
You will lead and coordinate medical education, delivering high-quality teaching, exam preparation and curriculum-aligned training for resident doctors and postgraduate trainees. You will drive Chief Registrar workstreams and develop new projects that enhance education, training and organisational processes, using leadership and quality-improvement approaches to support trainee-focused service development. You will contribute to trainee support, and engage in training quality, workforce experience and education governance processes. Projects will be agreed by Priya Narul
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Essential
Senior trainee with a National Training Number (NTN) at ST4 level or above, or Locally Employed Doctor (LED) with equivalent experience. GMC Registration
Desirable
Additional academic qualifications (e.g., intercalated degree, MSc, MD, PhD). Participation in accredited teaching or medical education courses.
Experience Essential
Experience working at ST4 level or equivalent in a clinical environment. Evidence of involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or patient-safety projects. Experience delivering teaching or training to medical students, trainees or colleagues
Desirable
Experience contributing to or coordinating educational initiatives or teaching programmes. Experience supporting exam preparation or structured postgraduate teaching.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services. Understanding of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences and settings. Ability to analyse issues logically and propose solutions. Effective decision-making skills, including in pressured or uncertain situations. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to lead discussions, present ideas, and support group activities. Excellent IT literacy and ability to use common digital tools and learning platforms.
Desirable
Knowledge of educational methods, adult learning principles or teaching frameworks. Awareness of Trust or regional training structures and governance processes.
Personal Attributes Essential
Commitment to inclusive practice and supporting a positive learning environment. Positive, collaborative approach to teamwork and problem-solving.
Desirable
Evidence of leadership roles either within or outside the NHS.
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 Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)