Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental Local Appointment nodal point 3-5
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 20 hours per week (40%-50% protected time (0.4-0.5 WTE))
- Job ref
- 425-26-7821459-DG
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £54,499 - £76,582 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Chief Registrar
NHS Medical & Dental Local Appointment nodal point 3-5
Job overview
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:
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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.
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Mentorship from the Director of Medical Education and Deputy Medical Director, offering unique insights into NHS leadership and structures.
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40%-50% protected time (0.4-0.5 WTE) to focus on leadership, management, and quality improvement programmes.
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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
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s 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, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Senior trainee with a National Training Number (NTN) at ST4 level or above, or Locally Employed Doctor (LED) with equivalent experience.
- GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Additional academic qualifications (e.g., intercalated degree, MSc, MD, PhD).
- Participation in accredited teaching or medical education courses.
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience contributing to or coordinating educational initiatives or teaching programmes.
- Experience supporting exam preparation or structured postgraduate teaching.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Knowledge of educational methods, adult learning principles or teaching frameworks.
- Awareness of Trust or regional training structures and governance processes.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to inclusive practice and supporting a positive learning environment.
- Positive, collaborative approach to teamwork and problem‑solving.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leadership roles either within or outside the NHS.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Priya Narula
- Job title
- Director of Postgraduate Medical Education
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2717000
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