The first years of consultant practice are amongst the most stressful in a medical specialist's career. Recognising the likely difficulties is essential if measures are to be put in place to lessen their impact. In this article, recommendations are made on how to balance clinical and non-clinical duties and to obtain the support required for professional development. Self-care of mental and physical health is vital and planning is necessary to ensure that both personal health and a work/life balance are maintained.

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