Take on-going responsibility for patients under his/her care. Provide additional support for existing Gastroenterology services and develop and establish subspecialty gastroenterology interests which may include hepatology. Development of EUS/ERCP skills are encouraged. Provide support for the existing GI bleed 24/7 on call service, with a 1 in 6 rota. Participate in endoscopy training and develop faculty training skills to participate in JAG accredited endoscopy courses. Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities. Develop and maintain good communications with General practitioners and appropriate external agencies. Participate in the development of the care of patients arriving as emergencies. Participate and encourage two way communications encompassing briefing systems as appropriate. Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures. Ensure that all trust wide standards are maintained to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with services provided by GEH. Ensure compliance with all appropriate legal and statutory requirements, including Health and Safety, Standing financial Instructions and Incident Reporting. Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers. Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice. Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors and other staff within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of doctors in training, and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of foundation year doctors. Ensure own practice is up-to-date which will include taking responsibility for own Continuous Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system. Participate in the continuing professional development scheme of an appropriate medical college and the Trust & University Joint Appraisal scheme. The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.