Job summary
Applications via NHS Jobs will not be accepted, please apply via the Univeristy website:https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/45321/
The University of Cambridge wishes to appoint a University Assistant Professor in Clinical Genetics (Honorary Consultant Status) within the Department of Pathology. The post is available immediately. The aim of the appointment is to strengthen the Department's basic and applied research and its teaching and training of undergraduate and graduate students, including clinical medical students.
The post is established within the Department of Pathology, which is both in the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Clinical Medicine, with association to medical genetics and the responsibilities associated with it include duties on behalf of the Clinical School. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and contribute to the activities of the Department and participate in the Clinical Genetics Service at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The themes of the applicants' diagnostic or clinical interests are not prescribed but should complement existing interests in the Departments as described on their websites (http://www.path.cam.ac.uk).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue academic research at an international level of sufficient quality to be returnable in the Research Excellence Framework 2028, including developing a research group and attaining research funding. They will also be expected to contribute significantly to the strategic organization and delivery of the Clinical Pathology course alongside the current Lead Teacher for Clinical Pathology and also participate in teaching general pathology to second and third year undergraduates, leading to the Medical and Veterinary Sciences Tripos or the Natural Sciences Tripos.
The successful candidate will have clinical responsibilities within the Clinical Genetics Service of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at Addenbrooke's and must be eligible for an Honorary Consultant contract. Job plans for all full-time honorary consultants currently include a commitment to the NHS Trust for between 2 and 5 programmed activities per week, averaged over the year. The precise deployment of this time and its allocation to service delivery, continuing professional development, NHS research and development and other Trust-related activities is agreed on a regular basis through discussion with the NHS Clinical Lead and academic lead for Clinical Genetics, and will report to the Head of Department of Pathology, Professor Heike Laman.
About us
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please provide a statement of interest/cover letter, CV and 2 references.
Please quote reference PK40606 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the Apply online section of the advert publlished on the Universitys Job Opportunities pages. This will route you to the Universitys Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, your currriculum vitae (CV), a list of publications list, and a one-page statement of research interests and future plans, as well as the names and addresses of two referees in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 04th April 2024.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the
Head of the Department of Pathology, Professor Heike Laman on hod@path.cam.ac.uk,
or Professor Marc Tischkowitz, Head of Department of Clinical Genetics, at mdt33@cam.ac.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the Apply online section of the advert publlished on the Universitys Job Opportunities pages. This will route you to the Universitys Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, your currriculum vitae (CV), a list of publications list, and a one-page statement of research interests and future plans, as well as the names and addresses of two referees in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 04th April 2024.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the
Head of the Department of Pathology, Professor Heike Laman on hod@path.cam.ac.uk,
or Professor Marc Tischkowitz, Head of Department of Clinical Genetics, at mdt33@cam.ac.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, normally with a PhD or MD in relevant specialist subject area
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Ability to offer expert diagnostic opinion on a range of surgical pathology cases or manage a variety of clinical genetics cases
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility in the clinical care pathway
Desirable
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- MRCP for Clinical Genetics
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of surgical pathology or clinical genetics services
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Experience of audit management
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, normally with a PhD or MD in relevant specialist subject area
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Ability to offer expert diagnostic opinion on a range of surgical pathology cases or manage a variety of clinical genetics cases
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility in the clinical care pathway
Desirable
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- MRCP for Clinical Genetics
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of surgical pathology or clinical genetics services
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Experience of audit management
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
Additional information
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).