Clinical Responsibilities: Whilst the appointee will be expected to undertake these duties, there will be an emphasis on some, rather than all of these. This emphasis may change over time. The key role of the consultant on the shop floor is to ensure patient flows are actively managed, using the resources available, and communicating with key staff Day to day running of the PED when on shift. This includes regular consultant review of patients on PSSU, and supervision of junior medical staff. Governance of the PED- ensuring results are reviewed including pathology and radiology, clinical guidelines are up to date and being followed Liaison with Matron and nurse in charge regarding clinical care of patients Liaison with Paediatric inpatient ward Consultant of the week regarding clinical care of patients, including robust handover Liaison with all medical and surgical teams that see patients in the ED eg orthopaedics, surgery and ENT Leading or supervising resuscitation cases including medical and trauma Educational supervision of PED trainees Teaching and supervision of medical students Taking part in a rota to lead and chair the weekly safeguarding MDT Day to day responsibility for safeguarding when on shift Development of an audit programme and involvement in QI projects appropriate to PEM