Job summary
OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Clinical Fellow in Genomic Medicine
Applications are invited for a 12-month fixed term full-time Clinical Fellow in Genomic Medicine at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). The post is based at The Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine (OxGEM) which is located in the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
The successful candidate will join a team of 11 consultants, 4 honorary consultants, 11 genetic counsellors and 4 Specialist Registrars supported by a secretarial and administrative team along with a cancer triage team, a family history coordinator and a team of genomic practitioners and associates. We are seeking an enthusiastic clinical fellow who shares the values of the OUH in providing excellent, compassionate care.
The role offers an opportunity for an individual keen to develop experience of genomic medicine prior to embarking on specialist training in clinical genetics; an individual with some experience or CCT in clinical genetics keen to develop a specialist interest, or an individual training in a different discipline (eg oncology or paediatrics), keen to develop their understanding of genomic medicine.
For further details please contact Dr Dorothy Halliday, Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Clinical Lead of the Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine, or Dr Lara Hawkes, Consultant Clinical Geneticist and OUH Training Programme Director for Genetics.
dorothy.halliday@ouh.nhs.uk
lara.hawkes@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
DUTIES OF THE POST:
Principal Responsibilities:
The post is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in Genomic Medicine. This is gained mostly through assessment and management of genetic outpatients but in addition specific periods of time will be allocated for the other aspects of Genomic Medicine described below.
The post-holder will:
- Gain experience in genetic assessment and genetic counselling in clinics run by the department both within Oxford and other hospitals within the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and the Swindon District of Wiltshire. Access to independent transport is desirable.
- Gain experience in the diagnosis and management of genetically determined disease.
- Gain an understanding of variant interpretation in medical genetics, with a specific focus on bioinformatics to learn how to assess a genetic variant for pathogenicity.
- Gain exposure to different sub-specialities within Genomic medicine, such as dysmorphology, cancer genetics, cardiac genetics, neurogenetics etc.
- Gain experience in laboratory methods relevant to clinical genetics (cytogenetic, DNA (single gene, whole exome and whole genome testing), and biochemical investigations), to request tests and to discuss the results with patients
- Develop or continue a research interest, which could either be clinically or laboratory based
- Have an opportunity to attend local and regional training days in Genomic Medicine
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily Commitment/Weekly timetable:
Activity Number of sessions
Clinics 2
Work-up of clinic cases 2
On call and Ward referrals 2-3
Departmental meetings 1
Training and research 1
Case management, genomic work 1-2
It is anticipated that the post-holder will spend a large proportion of their time within the department itself and 20% on clinical duties elsewhere in the Oxford region. In view of the fact that the successful candidate will have to travel between hospitals, access to private transport is required.
Description of Working Pattern:
Normal working week Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day.
Additional time for clinic travel can be accommodated within a 40 hour week.
Administration/Management:
The post-holder will have appropriate secretarial support and designated office space with direct access to a computer.
There are four Specialist Trainees in the department who rotate various administrative/management roles (e.g. representing trainees on department management team, coordinating weekly clinical meetings).
TRAINING AND RESEARCH:
Research:
The post holder will be encouraged to further develop existing research interests or to initiate a research or audit project. There are many genetic research groups in Oxford with whom collaborations can be established. Within the department, there are many Chief Investigators with whom a research project could be established. Writing up interesting case reports is encouraged
Facilities for Study and Training:
Library facilities are available at the John Radcliffe Hospital and at other libraries in the Central Oxford Hospitals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily Commitment/Weekly timetable:
Activity Number of sessions
Clinics 2
Work-up of clinic cases 2
On call and Ward referrals 2-3
Departmental meetings 1
Training and research 1
Case management, genomic work 1-2
It is anticipated that the post-holder will spend a large proportion of their time within the department itself and 20% on clinical duties elsewhere in the Oxford region. In view of the fact that the successful candidate will have to travel between hospitals, access to private transport is required.
Description of Working Pattern:
Normal working week Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day.
Additional time for clinic travel can be accommodated within a 40 hour week.
Administration/Management:
The post-holder will have appropriate secretarial support and designated office space with direct access to a computer.
There are four Specialist Trainees in the department who rotate various administrative/management roles (e.g. representing trainees on department management team, coordinating weekly clinical meetings).
TRAINING AND RESEARCH:
Research:
The post holder will be encouraged to further develop existing research interests or to initiate a research or audit project. There are many genetic research groups in Oxford with whom collaborations can be established. Within the department, there are many Chief Investigators with whom a research project could be established. Writing up interesting case reports is encouraged
Facilities for Study and Training:
Library facilities are available at the John Radcliffe Hospital and at other libraries in the Central Oxford Hospitals
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Completed ST2 level (IMT/ Paediatrics/ General Practice_
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent Higher medical degree (MD or PhD) MSC or PG cert
- ST3 level or above in Genomic medicine or different discipline
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of medical experience
- ST2 level - Level of responsibility
Desirable
- Experience of diagnosis and management of individuals with genetic conditions. Experience of requesting genetic tests (panel tests, exome and whole genome tests)
- Working for CCT in another medical discipline
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Evidence of contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of contribution to clinical governance, and clinical audit activities
- Interest in research
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Completed ST2 level (IMT/ Paediatrics/ General Practice_
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent Higher medical degree (MD or PhD) MSC or PG cert
- ST3 level or above in Genomic medicine or different discipline
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of medical experience
- ST2 level - Level of responsibility
Desirable
- Experience of diagnosis and management of individuals with genetic conditions. Experience of requesting genetic tests (panel tests, exome and whole genome tests)
- Working for CCT in another medical discipline
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Evidence of contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of contribution to clinical governance, and clinical audit activities
- Interest in research
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Genomic Medicine, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Headington, Oxford
OX3 7LD
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
