The Registrars work mainly with the General Surgeons as the Breast Service is primarily Consultant delivered. Although the registrars are assigned to a named consultant, all Registrars duties are assigned on a weekly basis to cover duties within the surgical unit. The Trust Grade will be responsible for the daily management and general surgical care of all patients admitted under the appropriate Consultant, supervising and teaching the junior staff. To attend ward rounds, operating lists and assist in outpatient clinics. Annual and Study Leave is with prior arrangement and there is internal prospective cover on each surgical firm. To attend local induction on commencement of duty in a new department or if working has not been undertaken in the Department in the previous 6 months. ROTA The rota is a 13 person shift system. In emergencies and exceptional circumstances the Trust Grade will be expected to provide cover for the absences of colleagues, provided the resulting increase in workload is reasonable in the circumstances. Whilst the Trust Grade will be expected to prospectively cover Registrar colleagues in the normal run of his/her duties within his/her contract, work outside contracted hours performed under these circumstances will be payable at standard duties.