The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed andagreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through ad personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning. Timetable of Fixed Commitments There will be 10 sessions per week (full-time), six of which will be fixed clinical sessions (including 2 specialty clinics). The post attracts 11 programmed activities. It should be emphasised that this is a provisional timetable and there may be a possibility of altering or adjusting it as the department develops further with 3 session working days and virtual clinics. Further details available on attached JD /PS