The post-holder will be responsible for the supervision and management of the middle grade associates, acute care common stem trainees, GP specialty trainees, foundation year 2 trainees and to support the clinical activities of the emergency nurse practitioners. The Consultant will have shared responsibility for the proper functioning of the department and for ensuring that all attending patients receive timely and correct care and, where appropriate, be transferred to the necessary specialty team or discharged safely. The post-holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of attending patients and the smooth, efficient running of the clinical department.For purposes of management and use of resources the Consultant will be accountable to the Clinical Director and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.You will provide prospective cover for colleagues on a mutually agreed basis in respect of absence from duty. You will be expected to cooperate in the present agreed framework of the directorate management structure arrangements.The post holder undertakes to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.The Consultant will be required to assist the trust management and its appointed agents during investigations into claims alleging medical negligence and, where requested, to provide related factual statements.You will be expected to have a role in developing and supporting the future strategy for Emergency Medicine services for the population served by the Emergency Department. This will involve close working with other trust departments and local CCGs and other partnering organisations outside the Trust