To provide senior medical leadership in the Oncology Department, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all categories of patients and the proper functioning of the Department. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff to contact you in respect of patients under your care. Referral of patients to other specialities. Necessary investigation e.g. blood samples for crossmatch, emergency radiology etc. Appropriate management of referred patients, either: Admission to inpatient facilities Discharge with suitable follow-up at the hospital Discharge to General practitioner Discharge with no follow-up