Duties and responsibilities To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients. Out- of-hours on-call responsibilities, including participation in the on-call rota. On-call frequency will be 1:8 during weekdays and 1 in 3 weekends. Commitments include cover for ICU, Theatres and Obstetrics depending on experience To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work. Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. To carry out their duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy at all times. To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff Teaching To assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff To organise and participate in teaching, examination, and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education activities. To participate in the education and teaching of nursing and ODP staff Research and Audit To be actively involved in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in continuing professional development To implement audit and research findings as appropriate Policy and Planning To contribute to the development of clinical and organisational guidelines To review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness To participate in the strategic planning for the service To comply with current Trust policies and procedure Management & Communication To participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required. To develop and monitor performance indicators for the anaesthetic and critical care service and implement action as necessary To assist in the effective handling of patients complaint Record Keeping All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities To comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.