The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff To provide on call support to the general medical take out of hours. To attend out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call To carry out ward rounds To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme To assist and participate in postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, Core Trainees, StRs and other staff as appropriate Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning. To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics To be involved in risk management and quality assurance To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCP guidelines To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incident