Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive full time consultant geneticist with a focus on rare disease genetics in the department of Clinical Genetics. The post holder will have an opportunity to develop their own area of expertise, but we would particularly welcome applications from individuals with an interest in cardiac genetics. Alongside other consultants in the rare disease and cancer genetics team, they will be responsible for seeing patients across the SW Thames region both at St. George's University Hospitals and in district general hospitals around the region.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Genetics service is staffed by a team of experienced medical, genetic counselling and administrative staff and includes specialist cardiac clinics including inherited arrhythmias and aortopathies as well as general clinics. There is an opportunity to work across services including at the Royal Brompton Hospital and Guy's and St Thomas's. Staff work closely with all the disciplines involved in the care of these patients.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital and community health service providers in the UK. It is co-located with St George's University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. The South-West Thames Regional Genetics Service is based at St George's Hospital in Tooting and provides an integrated clinical and genetic laboratory service to a population of 4 million across South-West London, Surrey and Sussex.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advancedmedical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range ofhealthcare professionals from across the region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a consultant led rare disease genetics service
- To attend ward visits as requested, and undertake out-patient clinics
- To participate in departmental and inter-departmental multi-disciplinary team meetings
- To participate in audit and CPD (continuing professional development) as required by the Royal College affiliation. To actively participate in clinical governance
- To be involved in supervision and management of trainees and Genetic Counsellors
- To be involved in the teaching of trainees and medical students, with regular attendance at departmental meetings and teaching sessions as required
- To cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences
- To undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- To take Managerial responsibilities and other clinical lead roles where appropriate
- To undertake educational activities for genomics courses and modules delivered to students at St Georges University of London
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a consultant led rare disease genetics service
- To attend ward visits as requested, and undertake out-patient clinics
- To participate in departmental and inter-departmental multi-disciplinary team meetings
- To participate in audit and CPD (continuing professional development) as required by the Royal College affiliation. To actively participate in clinical governance
- To be involved in supervision and management of trainees and Genetic Counsellors
- To be involved in the teaching of trainees and medical students, with regular attendance at departmental meetings and teaching sessions as required
- To cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences
- To undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- To take Managerial responsibilities and other clinical lead roles where appropriate
- To undertake educational activities for genomics courses and modules delivered to students at St Georges University of London
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility.
- Thorough general training within all aspects of clinical genetics including paediatric genetics.
- Relevant publication(s) in peer reviewed medical journal(s).
- Active participation in clinical audit.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage.
- A good understanding of audit.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Leadership skills.
- Research Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in and commitment to research and teaching.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Flexible.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Professional attitude towards work, reliable, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Reside within a reasonable travelling distance to St George's Hospital SW17, during the working week.
- Registration with a medical defence organisation for insurance and indemnity.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in training, teaching and assessing undergraduate medical students.
- Evidence of maintaining and or updating teaching skills.
Desirable
- A Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education or equivalent qualification.
- Active participation in teaching at post-graduate level.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC Medical degree MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- On GMC specialist register or within six months of CCT in Clinical Genetics at date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree in preparation or awarded.
Travel
Essential
- Ability to travel to outreach clinics
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility.
- Thorough general training within all aspects of clinical genetics including paediatric genetics.
- Relevant publication(s) in peer reviewed medical journal(s).
- Active participation in clinical audit.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage.
- A good understanding of audit.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Leadership skills.
- Research Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in and commitment to research and teaching.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Flexible.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Professional attitude towards work, reliable, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Reside within a reasonable travelling distance to St George's Hospital SW17, during the working week.
- Registration with a medical defence organisation for insurance and indemnity.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in training, teaching and assessing undergraduate medical students.
- Evidence of maintaining and or updating teaching skills.
Desirable
- A Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education or equivalent qualification.
- Active participation in teaching at post-graduate level.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC Medical degree MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- On GMC specialist register or within six months of CCT in Clinical Genetics at date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree in preparation or awarded.
Travel
Essential
- Ability to travel to outreach clinics
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).
