Our on-call system now has a consultant presence from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday, and for 4 hours Saturday and Sunday. Consultants remain on-call for a further 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Outside of these hours we are supported by an outsourced reporting company. There is also the option for home-working computers to be set up. All medical staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Consultants are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience. We are currently involved in the setting up of a Community Diagnostic Centre and the West of England Imaging Network. To support the Lead Clinician in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Directorate Management Team. To contribute to the leadership and development of the specialty under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the General Manager to achieve their objectives. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust. As part of the Directorate Management Team, assist in the cost effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets. Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures. Full details of job description and main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description