Job responsibilities Clinical: The doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition, he/she is expected to provide cross cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, and administrative. Administrative: Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the consultants. Research: This Directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the Directorate ensures there is vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings. Teaching: The Unit has Stage II and III Medical students attached to it. Each Junior Doctor is expected to assist in their teaching together with the teaching and supervision of the Foundation Doctors and in all post-graduate activities of the Unit. The Fellow will have the opportunity to take part in the cadaveric teaching programme at Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, which is the under the Directorship of Prof. Horgan.