Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Clinical Genetics at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW). The appointed consultant will be based at St Michaels Hospital in Bristol and provide clinics to the population of Avon, Somerset, Gloucester & West Wiltshire, covering all aspects of Clinical Genetics including urgent and prenatal referrals, to support existing expertise of colleagues in the department. The post is based on a 5 day job plan of 10PAs, 8.5PAs for direct clinical care and 1.5SPA (Or pro rata if less than full time). This is a new post.
The Department of Clinical Genetics at UHBW has been providing specialist adult and paediatric genetic services since 1989. Our team includes eight consultants (6.7 wte), genetic counsellors and a dedicated administrative team. There are close clinical and academic links with many departments on the main UHBW site and at regional hospitals, including well-established MDT meetings. Peripheral clinics are provided by the consultant team across the region in South Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and Somerset.
This post offers the opportunity to work in a developing department within a major teaching and research hospital, with close links to the highly regarded University of Bristol Medical School, which is adjacent to the UHBW hospital site.
We are also able to offer a relocation package for this post, in line with the Trust redeployment policy.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will hold clinics in Bristol & also be expected to hold clinics at one of our peripheral units in Gloucester, Bath or Somerset. Flexibility of clinic provision according to service needs may be required in discussion with the Lead Clinician, Divisional Director and Clinical Chair. It is expected that the successful candidate will carry out 8 elective clinics per month, some of which may occur by telephone. The appointee will participate in the urgent referrals rota, managing urgent referrals such as ward and fetal medicine cases. He or she will be expected to attend the departmental clinical meetings, laboratory meetings and selected multi-disciplinary meetings on a regular basis. The post will involve liaising with colleagues in other specialities, especially for genomic test interpretation, for the benefit of patient care. The post holder will contribute to the supervision of the Specialist Registrars and Genetic Counsellors seeing patients under their care.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Clinical Genetics
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Up to date knowledge and experience of Clinical Genetics
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence-based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to the academic profile of the department
- Broad range of IT skills
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Further postgraduate qualification such as MD or PhD
- Formal teaching qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Clinical Genetics
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Up to date knowledge and experience of Clinical Genetics
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence-based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to the academic profile of the department
- Broad range of IT skills
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Further postgraduate qualification such as MD or PhD
- Formal teaching qualification
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
St Michael Hospital
Southwell Street,
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
