Consultant in Clinical Genetics

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Peninsula Clinical Genetics Service, which is based at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust in the vibrant Cathedral City of Exeter.

Peninsula Clinical Genetics is based at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, and serves a population of ~1.8 million people living in Devon and Cornwall. The post-holder will join a team of 8 Consultants (6.0 WTE NHS) and 10 Genetic Counsellors/Nurses. The current consultants have expertise in many sub-specialty fields including cancer, cardiac, genomics, neurogenetics, ophthalmic, renal, prenatal and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis. The clinical work will include regular genetics outpatient clinics both at the RD&E and at other locations in the South West Peninsula, for example in Plymouth, Torquay, Truro and Barnstaple. Referral patterns vary and the post will incorporate flexibility in service delivery, with the aim of maintaining the waiting times within national targets and with equity across the region. The post-holder will have the opportunity to develop a special interest. They will be expected to supervise Genetic Counsellors/Nurses and be involved in training registrars and teaching.

The SW Genomics Laboratory hub is a partnership with Exeter and Bristol Genomics laboratories, and the Clinical Service works closely with both labs. PCG and Exeter Genomics Laboratory have been

awarded Academic Department status by RD&E and University of Exeter, in recognition for the high-quality collaborative translational clinical research undertaken.

PCG and Bristol Clinical Genetics services are both part of the SW Genomic Medicine Service Alliance and several clinicians have roles within the GMSA, including leading on transformation projects.

RD&E is a teaching hospital within the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS). The hospital also has excellent links with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. Peninsula Clinical Genetics teaches undergraduate and post-graduate students at both universities, including for the MSc in Genomic Medicine run by UEMS.

The Clinical Team collaborates closely with Genomics researchers based at UEMS, and PCG and Exeter Genomics Laboratory have been awarded Academic Department status by RD&E and University of Exeter, in recognition for the high-quality research undertaken.

The historic cathedral city of Exeter is a vibrant city with a good range of shops, restaurants, theatres, cinemas etc. and excellent schools, situated in the middle of the South West Region, with easy access to the spectacular coastlines and countryside of Devon and Cornwall. It is well served by rail and road links (London is only just over 2 hours away by train) and has an international airport.

Further enquiries are welcomed by Dr Emma Kivuva, Consultant and Lead Clinician, on Exeter 01392 405745 or emma.kivuva@nhs.net .

An application form and information pack including details of who to contact for further information can be obtained via NHS Jobs on www.jobs.nhs.uk To apply, you must submit a completed application form which should be submitted online.

Please include the contact details of 3 referees, one of which should be your current Responsible Officer. Please quote the appropriate reference number when applying. Please note that you should make clear on your application either the date on which you were admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register, or, if a Specialist Registrar, the date on which you will receive the award of CCT, and provide appropriate evidence of this.

Working Pattern: 10 pas

For further information please contact Emma KivuvaClinical Leadonemma.kivuva@nhs.net

We will work with you to help you be the best version of you at work.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, youll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.Our Medical workforce has separate arrangements.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full JD

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full JD

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)