Job summary
This is a unique opportunity to join the Central & South Genomic Medicine Service (C&S GMS) as Clinical Director - a new senior leadership role within an evolving regional and national genomics landscape.
The post will commence on 1 April 2026, subject to the successful award of the new NHSE Genomics Contract, anticipated in January 2026.
The C&S GMS is a partnership between:
- Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust (lead provider)
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Together, these partner organisations form one of the most comprehensive and research-active genomic networks in the UK, serving a population of over 11 million people across 12 Integrated Care Boards, 42 NHS Trusts, and 1,152 GP practices.
The Clinical Director will provide strategic clinical leadership to ensure the C&S GMS delivers high-quality, safe, and innovative genomic medicine aligned to the NHS Genomics Strategy.
Additional Information
This post will commence on 1 April 2026, or sooner if mutually agreed subject to NHS England awarding the Genomics Contract to the Central & South GMS (expected January 2026).
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Director will:
- Provide strategic clinical leadership and direction across the Central & South Genomic Medicine Service, shaping the delivery of high-quality, equitable, & sustainable genomic services across rare disease, cancer, pharmacogenomics, and population health.
- Oversee the delivery of robust clinical governance, patient safety, & quality improvement frameworks, ensuring the highest standards.
- Lead the embedding of genomics into mainstream medicine across all clinical specialties, supporting national ambitions for personalised & precision healthcare.
- Lead the development and clinical integration of genomics within population health programmes, harnessing data & precision medicine approaches to improve prevention, early diagnosis, and outcomes across diverse communities
- Work closely with the GMS Chief Operating Officer, partner Trusts, NHS England, Genomics England, & the GMS Partnership Board to deliver the clinical, operational, & strategic priorities of the new contract.
- Foster collaboration between academic institutions, research organisations, & industry partners to translate genomic science into clinical benefit.
- Champion the development of a skilled, multidisciplinary clinical workforce across the region, ensuring training, education, & clinical competence in line with the NHS Genomics Workforce Plan.
- Promote equitable access to genomic testing & services, reducing health inequalities and ensuring consistent clinical pathways across the region.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent, MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- A medical consultant with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a large-scale genomic service
- Senior clinician or scientist, with a broad understanding of genomics with national leadership experience and credibility
- National leadership experience with international recognition within their own specialist area of genomics
- Knowledge of the genomics clinical and scientific landscape in the NHS and plans for the continued development of the NHS Genomic Medicine Service
- A good understanding of the English healthcare system, and some understanding of international systems
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making in genomic services
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- A leading medical consultant with an understanding of advising on the clinical actionability of complex genomic data up to the level of whole genome sequencing
- Previous senior leadership experience in a clinical genomic service or a major academic genomic research group
- The ability to work collaboratively and to deal with ambiguity and complexity
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, conflict management, feedback and partnership working
- Experience of chairing multidisciplinary groups
Personal Skills/Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Proven proactive approach to work
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across multiple sites where required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent, MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- A medical consultant with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a large-scale genomic service
- Senior clinician or scientist, with a broad understanding of genomics with national leadership experience and credibility
- National leadership experience with international recognition within their own specialist area of genomics
- Knowledge of the genomics clinical and scientific landscape in the NHS and plans for the continued development of the NHS Genomic Medicine Service
- A good understanding of the English healthcare system, and some understanding of international systems
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making in genomic services
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- A leading medical consultant with an understanding of advising on the clinical actionability of complex genomic data up to the level of whole genome sequencing
- Previous senior leadership experience in a clinical genomic service or a major academic genomic research group
- The ability to work collaboratively and to deal with ambiguity and complexity
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, conflict management, feedback and partnership working
- Experience of chairing multidisciplinary groups
Personal Skills/Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Proven proactive approach to work
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across multiple sites where required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Edgbaston
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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