Consultant in Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust
- Location
- London (Central)
- Salary
- £84,559 - £114,003 London Weighting £2,162 per annum
- Closing date
- 19 Dec 2021
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- Profession
- Specialist doctor, Genetics
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Applications are invited for a consultant post in Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine.
This exciting new post will be based in the Clinical Genetics Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital within the North East Thames Regional Genetics Service.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for genomic medicine to help drive the development of genomic medicine services and contribute to our Clinical Genetics team.
We are advertising a full time 10 PA post. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with laboratory colleagues to promote genomics and have an opportunity to develop a specialist interest that complements the expertise currently within the service. The postholder will have a full clinical commitment and will be expected to take an active role in the programme of audit, clinical governance, teaching and research within the department.
Main duties of the job
Deliver clinical genetics care and advice to population of North East Thames Regional Genetics service through clinics held at Great Ormond Street and contribute to the assessment of ward patients
Help with follow-up of patients and referrals and correspondence into the department
Take a share of the daily consultant rota to review GP and other referrals, including urgent referrals, acute clinical problems and unbooked patients.
Support Genomic Medicine clinics for deep phenotyping of patients identified in research studies and requiring clinical genetic input, and feedback of results from genomic studies offering cascade testing and prenatal testing to parents and relatives where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
All applicants should return their application forms electronically. Please apply using Job Reference Number: 271-MDL-3379506
The Trust encourages applications from all sections of the community.
We offer a range of flexible working patterns; contact us for more information.
Confirmation of enhanced disclosure will be required before appointment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work closely with the North East Thames Regional Genetics Lab at GOSH to offer clinical input to the interpretation of genomic variants and to provide clinical input to reports, liaising with clinicians from other specialties as well as the current clinical genetic team where appropriate
Support genetics and genomics education across the Trust by teaching on courses, such as the QMUL Counselling in Genomic Medicine MSc module and other mainstreaming educational activities
Play an active role in supporting research and development in the Clinical Genetics service
Provide advice and supervision as appropriate for genetic counsellor led clinics and contribute to the teaching of specialist trainees, others training in conjunction with our service and visitors to the department
Take part in clinical genetics departmental activities including weekly clinical meetings, journal club, seminar series and audit
Person specification
Our always values
Essential criteria
- Always welcoming – positive, polite, prompt, responsive
- Always helpful – respectful, supportive, approachable; caring
- Always expert – Up-to-date knowledge , strive to provide a quality service, proactive
- Always one team – informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- Education, training and qualifications
Essential criteria
Full GMC specialist Registration (obtained by designated start date)
MBBS or Equivalent
On specialist register for Clinical Genetics (CCT or equivalent), or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview, or evidence of eligibility for the GMC specialist register
Accredited to and member of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Research/Publications/Presentations of relevance to clinical genetics
Desirable criteria
Higher Degree or equivalent qualification or research experience
Management qualification
Area of specialist expertise within Clinical Genetics
Qualification in Medical Education
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of teaching including to a variety of learner backgrounds and size of audience
Evidence of basic molecular genetic knowledge and its application to clinical molecular genetics and genomics
Evidence of involvement in the clinical audit process
Clinical Governance Experience
Prior knowledge in General Paediatric or Paediatric specialist or Clinical Genetics or Adult specialty area including Neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology
Previous exposure to clinical research and knowledge of research design and method
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
Computer literacy
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent oral communication skills
Ability to initiate papers and abstracts for conferences and to present material arising from research
Flexible and able to handle conflicting priorities.
Organisation of clinical meetings & courses
Medical management – able to supervise junior staff
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work in a pressurised environment
Ability to prioritise clinical needs
Ability to manage their time and workload
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques
Discretion and sensitivity with respect to colleagues and parents of research subjects
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-5 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Please also note that all recruitment is currently subject to restrictions on the allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship.
To apply, please click the apply button.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Closing date: 19 December 2021.
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