Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role including the persons specification. The role is subject to the Terms and Conditions -- Consultants (England) 2003 Deliver a range of histological and/or cytological diagnostics, to the highest possible standard, in line with the programme agreed with the Clinical Lead. Assume responsibility for the organisation and management of histological and/or cytological diagnostics to patients in the hospital, in conjunction with colleagues across the hospital Fully comply with all the requirements set out in the Trusts policies Supervise the education of Junior Doctors, through effective scheduling of their teaching and training activities in support of professional and personal development Mentor/Coach histopathology trainees and provide assessments and appraisals -- ensuring any appropriate remedial action is taken where appropriate Participate in the departmental teaching of medical students Initiate and supervise audit projects in order to actively contribute to the development and reporting of Clinical Quality Standards Maintain a satisfactory level of professional expertise through a recognised programme of Continuing Professional Development Participate in a general histology QA scheme and in schemes specific to their subspeciality area Ensure all activities undertaken are within the required level of competence expected by the Trust and the professional organisation relating to the specialty Work with colleagues to develop service in line with key stakeholders (patients, commissioners, etc) Research activities as agreed with the Clinical Lead Responsible for undertaking administrative and budgetary duties associated with the care of patients and the efficient running of the department Provide cover for colleagues in their absence and deal with emergencies as occasions demand Complete all Mandatory Trust training. Actively participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process