Consultant in Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine (10 PAs)

Job summary

Core Clinical Services Division

CONSULTANT POST IN CLINICAL GENETICS and GENOMIC MEDICINE

Applications are invited for a consultant post in Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine.

This replacement 10PA post for the North East Thames Regional Genetics Service will be based in the Clinical Genetics Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The service has outreach clinics throughout the region. We are seeking a motivated clinician to join our supportive, dynamic and innovative department.

The successful candidate will join an experienced team in delivering high quality care for adults and children with rare diseases. The successful candidate will be supported in developing an area of specialist interest.

The potholder will have a full clinical commitment and will play an active role in the department's programme of research and innovation, quality improvement and education and training. They will work closely with laboratory colleagues from the North Thames GLH who are co-located with the clinical department. The clinical service is a key partner in the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA), also hosted by GOSH.

Main duties of the job

CCST/CCT in Clinical Genetics (or be within six months of obtaining this at the time of interview). There is no on call commitment for this post.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Ajith Kumar, Specialty Lead for Clinical Genetics, Email Ajith.Kumar@gosh.nhs.uk

All applicants should return their application forms electronically.

The Trust encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We offer a range of flexible working patterns; contact us for more information.

Confirmation of enhanced disclosure will be required before appointment. For information, please visit the DBS website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.