Job summary
Consultant in Clinical Genetics
Applications are invited for THREE whole time equivalent Consultant posts in Clinical Genetics (10 PA).
Flexible hours of working will be considered. This post will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Clinical Genetics at LNR (Leicestershire-Northamptonshire-Rutland) genomic medicine service. The post holder will be joining a forward thinking, energetic and research active team caring for Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire/adjoining East-Midlands and East of England (East Midlands and East of England GLH led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).
The Leicestershire- Northamptonshire-Rutland (LNR) Genomics Medicine Service provides Clinical and Cytogenetic laboratory services to the population of LNR (2.1 million). The LNR service is part of the East Midlands Genetic network/ East of England with joint regional audit meetings/ education committees. These include the center's in the region, Nottingham and Cambridge. The Genetic Department is currently based on the Leicester Royal Infirmary site. Recently our outpatient clinics have moved to new premises within the Royal Infirmary. The new building has six clinics/consultation rooms, a separate waiting area and reception creating a more comfortable environment for the families and making it easier for patients to access the outpatient department. It also allows parallel consultant, registrar and genetic counsellor clinics. Clinics are also held regularly at Northampton, Kettering, Coalville and Market Harborough.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to have Full GMC Registration, have membership of Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, CCT accreditation and to be on the Specialist Register or eligible to be included with 6 months of the date of the advisory appointment committee. The post holder will have a generalist role with involvement in Cardiac Genetics, Skeletal dysplasia, General genetics/genomics and Fetal medicine. They will manage outpatient genetic clinics, provide consultant advice to ward referrals, attend MDTs/MDCs and urgent prenatal referrals. They will respond to the increasing needs of the Paediatric and Fetal Medicine Services within UHL, as the Perinatal Centre for the Central Newborn Network and also for East Midlands-East of England Genomic Laboratory Hub (EMEE GLH) and NHS Genomic Medicine Service,
About us
Working For Your Organisation
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY JOB TASKS
- Provision of outpatient genetic clinics
- Provide Consultant advice to ward referrals, urgent prenatal referrals, MDT and MDCs
- To respond to the increasing needs of the Peadiatric and Fetal Medicine Services within UHL and adjoining east midlands, as the Perinatal Centre for the Central Newborn Network
- Supervision and training of Specialist Registrars/ trainees/students/allied health professionals
- Research and Transformational projects/ innovation as part of GMSA
There is no on-call rota to this post, The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY JOB TASKS
- Provision of outpatient genetic clinics
- Provide Consultant advice to ward referrals, urgent prenatal referrals, MDT and MDCs
- To respond to the increasing needs of the Peadiatric and Fetal Medicine Services within UHL and adjoining east midlands, as the Perinatal Centre for the Central Newborn Network
- Supervision and training of Specialist Registrars/ trainees/students/allied health professionals
- Research and Transformational projects/ innovation as part of GMSA
There is no on-call rota to this post, The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
Person Specification
. Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
- CCT accreditation
Experience/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in the management of adult and paediatric genetic disease.
3. Motivation
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non medical staff
Management
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
Audit
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
Research
Essential
- oUnderstanding and interest in research.
Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
Person Specification
. Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
- CCT accreditation
Experience/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in the management of adult and paediatric genetic disease.
3. Motivation
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non medical staff
Management
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
Audit
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
Research
Essential
- oUnderstanding and interest in research.
Communication Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
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).
