Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service 
in delivering cardiac and thoracic anaesthetic services. 
2. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part 
in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes 
being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.
3. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods 
of leave.
4. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in 
medical audit and research as appropriate.
5. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the 
requirements of clinical governance are met.
6. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved 
in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
Junior Medical Staff
7. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part 
in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
8. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take 
responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and 
accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.
Management & Service Development
9. In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, 
to take an active role in the management of the Division.
10.In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior
colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of 
working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
11.In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take 
responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources 
to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
12.To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in 
relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust’s Standing Orders and 
Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been 
drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Clinical Governance
13.In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the 
requirements of clinical governance are met.
Health & Safety
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14.To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any 
safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
15.To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards 
are reported and managed appropriately.
Any Other Duties
16. Any other duties as deemed appropriate