Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provision with consultant colleagues of a service to the University Hospitals Plymouth, with  responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.

• Appropriate cover for urgent administrative duties for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.

• Any responsibility that relates to a special interest which may be developed whilst with the service

• Professional supervision of other resident medical staff.

• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching of medical students and resident doctors and where appropriate non-medical colleagues and students

• Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes, and in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Involvement in research (where applicable).

• Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate.

• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

• The post-holder must always carry out their duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy. A responsibility to ensure that all colleagues and patients receive the same treatment, care and attention, regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, age, sexuality or disability.

• A responsibility to work co-operatively with colleagues and to respect and value their contribution to patient care.

• It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The post-holder is required to comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Policies as may be in force.

• A responsibility to decline to undertake duties for which the post-holder has not been trained, or for which the post-holder does not believe they will be able to undertake safely.

• It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with the current quality initiatives within the area of work.

• All staff who have access to, or transfer data, are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trust’s policies. Such information should not be released without the consent of the patient, client, or staff member concerned unless required by a court order.

• The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures, and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust’s activities.

• The post-holder will be required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust policy. 

• The post-holder will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.

• The post-holder will be required to participate in the annual appraisal process.

• The post-holder will be required to complete annual updates in mandatory training.

• Travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required but a planned and cost-effective approach will be expected.

• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

• The post-holder must comply with all aspects of confidentiality, professional codes of conduct. 

• The post holder will be expected to show the leadership skills of a senior clinician on a day to day basis.

• Although the initial job plan is not anticipated to include specific leadership or management roles, the post holder would be encouraged to pursue these over time as they wish.