Clinical Director, Rare Disease Genomics (Remote)

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Director - Rare Disease to lead the strategic development of the Rare Disease function within the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service, uniting clinicians, genetics services and laboratories.

The role requires senior clinical leadership, experience in genomic medicine, and ability to transform services across multiple hospitals, improving access and patient outcomes. Interview date TBC.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or registered General Practitioner.
• Consultant-level clinician currently practising within a relevant specialty.
• Higher qualification in leadership, management, genomics, research or a related field.
• Fellowship of a Royal College.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the Rare Disease clinical function across the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service.
• Provide senior clinical leadership to support equitable access to genomic testing and personalised care pathways.
• Shape regional and national agendas and deliver measurable improvements in quality and patient outcomes.

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Director - Rare Disease to lead the strategic development of the Rare Disease function within the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service, uniting clinicians, genetics services and laboratories.

The role requires senior clinical leadership, experience in genomic medicine, and ability to transform services across multiple hospitals, improving access and patient outcomes. Interview date TBC.