Job summary
The All Wales Medical Genomics Service has a new opportunity for a Consultant in Clinical Genetics to join the team to deliver and support mainstreaming across Wales.
This is permanent, part time post, working 6 sessions a week based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff - however, please note that we will be relocating to a new facility at Cardiff Edge in 2023.More information can be found here regarding this exciting development:https://medicalgenomicswales.co.uk/index.php/homepage/professional-news/147-welsh-government-pledge-15-3m-to-fund-new-state-of-the-art-genomics-innovation-park
Main duties of the job
This post provides the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, including Medical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors and non-clinical Family History Co-ordinators, in a unique role to provide clinical genetics services to patients across Wales.
Main duties include, but are not excluded to:
- Providing, with consultant colleagues (as appropriate), a general (non-cancer) genetics service for a specific region of Wales.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan
- Responsibility for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
- Participation in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board's policy
- Responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required a
- Co-operation with local management in the efficient running of services
The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the values based appraisal process.
We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
The All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) provides specialist genetic services to individuals and families with, or concerned about, rare genetic conditions. The service is made up of clinical and laboratory services which together provide medical genetics services to the population of Wales. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board hosts the AWMGS at the University Hospital of Wales. Specialist Consultant Geneticists, Doctors and Genetic Counsellors provide genetic services in all the major hospitals throughout Wales.
Between 5,000 and 8,000 rare diseases have been identified within the UK. Each disease affects less than 0.1% of the UK's population but taken together they affect the lives of 3 million people. AWMGS provides a patient-centred specialised service focused on the provision of diagnosis and advice to promote improved clinical management and quality of life for those affected by or at risk of a genetic condition or congenital abnormality.
Individuals and families are helped to understand their condition, its implications and their options with regard to reproduction, screening, prevention and management.
In clinical genetics, the fundamental unit of responsibility is the 'family' and includes not only the affected individual who presents for diagnosis and treatment but also relatives who are identified as being at risk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
- MRCP / MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification e.g. MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training and experience in Clinical Genetics
- Appropriate laboratory experience
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of engagement with revalidation
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Research
Essential
- Active research interests
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
- MRCP / MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification e.g. MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training and experience in Clinical Genetics
- Appropriate laboratory experience
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of engagement with revalidation
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Research
Essential
- Active research interests
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
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).
