The duties will include pre, per and post-operative management of surgical patients, assisting with care of the patients on the ICU, and provision of assistance with resuscitation calls. Other responsibilities include: Communication: This will include responsibility for and arrangement of:- Communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the hospital. Communication with other hospitals. Teaching The postholder may be involved in teaching other doctors and medical students, nurses and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interest The post holder will also be expected to participate on all on call rotas. The department manages 3 tiers of cover Theatres, Obstetrics and ITU and rotation will be through all of these disciplines. All rotas are EWTD compliant in line with the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and 2019 amendments to this contract. All on call is maintained at a 1:10 ratio.