Clinical: The doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which they are allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition, they are 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 (dictation of summaries, letters, etc) and participate on the emergency on-call rota at registrar level. Administrative: Each Resident Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to them 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.
There is a strong commitment to the FOCP (Foundation of Clinical Practice) programme and HPB (hospital-based practice) and all members of the team are expected to contribute.