Specialty Doctor in Histopathology

The job plan (10 P.A. on appointment) will consist of a split of DCC and SPA. This will be 9 PA DCC and 1 core SPA on appointment. Core SPA comprises appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc. Additional non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed by the clinical lead and in job planning and these outputs are evaluated at annual job plan review. Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director with operational input and is subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard. Allocation of time in programmed activities (PAs) The allocation of time between various duties of the post (including SPA) will be open to adjustment in consultation with the Head of Department, CSU Lead and the Trust, but initially will be as follows. he job plans will be reviewed, initially at three months and then on an annual basis DCC 9 PAs SPA 1 PA This includes cut-up and training / supervision of cut up, diagnostic reporting, MDT meetings (preparation and attendance), internal peer case reviews, external referrals, administration (relating to case reports), and NHS autopsies. These duties will be undertaken on a shared rota basis with colleagues. Core SPA of 1 for job planning, audit, appraisal, departmental meetings, statutory and mandatory training. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.