1. To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient trauma and orthopaedic surgical service. 2.To provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients and to work flexibly to the prescribed rota to support the service, including inpatient and outpatient duties. 3.To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Plan, Your Guide to the NHS, and purchaser agreements. 4.To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinicians for Orthopaedics and Trauma and General Managers. 5. The post will involve regular Saturday lists for which a compensatory day off will be provided in the week. 6.The post holder will run independent clinics and lists in lower limb arthroplasty but also have access to joint clinics and lists with the consultants for complex cases. 7. The post holder will join the Consultant on-call rota for T&O at Whipps Cross Hospital. 8. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. 9. The duties outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.