Senior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Genetics

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

You will be expected to develop expertise in pre-test counselling and be involved in the mainstreaming genetic testing programme, in breast/ovarian and prostate cancers, and Lynch syndrome. They will be expected to attend MDTs including the weekly cancer genetics MDT, and Wessex-wide MDTs for high risk women considering risk reducing gynaecological and breast MDTs, and a monthly MDT for patients with polyposis syndromes.

You will also have an opportunity to work with the breast surgery team who run the family history breast clinics and gain training in cancer risk assessment. There is also a specialist dermatogenetics clinic for patients with susceptibility to skin malignancies.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Minimum of two years post registration
• Completion of a Foundation Programme and Core Medical Training
• Additional experience in oncology

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview.

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Job Reference: MT1084 - This vacancy closes on or before: 5th December 2023

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• BSc or other intercalated degree
• Other degrees / qualifications
• Undergraduate awards
• Higher Degree

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years post registration
• Completion of a Foundation Programme and Core Medical Training
• Additional experience in oncology

Desirable

• Research experience
• Teaching experience

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Proven ability to prioritise tasks. Good insight into own abilities and experience
• Understands importance of communication with patients and their carers
• Commitment to developing a specialist interest in cancer genetics/genomics
• Ability to self-direct own learning and time

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)