Locum Consultant in Trauma /Upper GI Surgery

Together with other colleagues, to provide a high-quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post- qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.