Table 2

Time spent on specific consultant activities

TaskHours/week (median)Hours/week (range)
CPD, continuing professional development; PHLS, Public Health Laboratory Service.
Result authorisation80–16
Clinical liaison102–45
Infection control61–16
Trust management1.50–5
PHLS management40–25
Public health2.00–10
Research and development1.00–20
CPD1.00–4
Regional and national activities1.00–5
Total hours5041–65