Job summary
Consultant Clinical Geneticist (in general
genetics and rare diseases). This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team within the Clinical Genetics
Department based at Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust.
The Yorkshire Regional Genetics Service (YRGS) provides Clinical
Genetics and Genomics services to a diverse population of c.4 million across a
large, varied geographical area. The service comprises an experienced team of
Consultant Clinical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors, Genomic Associates and
Genetic Research Nurses/Practitioners, as well as Specialty Trainees, Clinical
Fellows and trainee Genetic Counsellors, supported by a large clinical
administrative team. YRGS is a member of the North East & Yorkshire Genomic
Medicine Service (NEY GMS), and the service works closely with the Regional
Clinical Genetics services based in Newcastle and Sheffield.
YRGS
is based at Chapel Allerton Hospital in Leeds, with the Central Lab of the
North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH) situated at the nearby
St. Jamess University Hospital. Genetics clinics are held in the Leeds hospitals
and at hospitals across the region, including a satellite unit in Hull, and clinics
are also held virtually. In addition
to providing general and specialist genetics clinics, YRGS contributes to a
variety of multidisciplinary services including those with oncology, fetal
medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology and musculoskeletal services.
Main duties of the job
We
are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our forward-thinking
team. This replacement post will provide the successful
applicant the opportunity of working within an innovative and supportive team.
There will be opportunities and support to develop a specialist clinical
interest, and to contribute to a wide variety of local and regional projects
including research and innovation, service development and transformation, and the
education and training of medical students, doctors and other health professionals.
The
successful applicant should possess MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent) and should
be included on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT at the time
of interview if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Clinical Genetics.
A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a
research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
What is the role of Clinical Genetics in the evolving
Genomic Medicine Service?
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time Consultant Clinical Geneticist post providing
general and specialist Clinical Genetics and Genomics Services. The general activity will provide consultant
cover for Leeds and regional paediatric and adult general genetics
clinics. The specialist activity may
cover areas such as the Genetic Cardiac (Inherited Cardiac Conditions) clinic,
prenatal clinics and/or other areas of the post holders interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time Consultant Clinical Geneticist post providing
general and specialist Clinical Genetics and Genomics Services. The general activity will provide consultant
cover for Leeds and regional paediatric and adult general genetics
clinics. The specialist activity may
cover areas such as the Genetic Cardiac (Inherited Cardiac Conditions) clinic,
prenatal clinics and/or other areas of the post holders interest.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree and membership of a Royal College or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POST.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Genetics.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialty training in Clinical Genetics.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Genetics by time of appointment.
Research & Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree and membership of a Royal College or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POST.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Genetics.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialty training in Clinical Genetics.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Genetics by time of appointment.
Research & Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
