Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. A Hospital Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under his or her care. Final job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidates and the Clinical Director and will be subject to Annual Review. Some sessions, in particular audit and teaching sessions will be worked flexibly and there will be the opportunity to revise the fixed procedural sessional timetable to accommodate other commitments of the appointee. The post holder is expected to attend monthly Directorate clinical governance and business meetings. The Clinical Director is Dr Mickey Jachuck The post holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with national guidance and the Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets. Consultant performance is monitored within the Directorate and strong emphasis is given to personal career development. Work within the leadership of and direction set for the Thoracic Medicine services of South Tyneside & Sunderland and act as a source of advice both within and outwith the Trust (if appropriate). In conjunction with the Directorate teams, assist in the delivery of a comprehensive service to maintain the management and follow-up of patients with chest and acute general medical conditions. Develop good working relationships within the Trust, with Primary Care, and with regional specialty colleagues.