Clinical Fellow in Genomic Medicine

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are pleased to advertise the post, Clinical Fellow in Genomic Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our experienced team within the Clinical Genetics Department based at Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a one year post ideally starting on Monday 4th August 2025. The post is suitable for doctors, with an interest in Clinical Genetics, especially those considering applying for a national training number in Clinical Genetics in the future. The advert will close on 30th April 2025 however we may close earlier depending on the number of applicants. Interviews will be held on 07/05/2025 (on MS-Teams).

You will work and contribute to the running of a busy Clinical Genetics department. You will be actively involved in clinics, MDTs, acute ward referrals and teaching. You will work in a team with our training registrars and other clinical fellows. You will be supported and supervised by the consultant team. You will also work closely within our wider team: genetic counsellors, genomic associates, admin and lab colleagues. Candidates wanting to work less than full time are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The clinical fellow, under supervision, will hold clinics, contribute to departmental and multidisciplinary team meetings and deliver teaching sessions. The role will also include supporting the consultants in their delivery of excellent clinical care.

The clinical fellow may be required to carry out some or all of the following roles:

• Support consultant clinical activity
• Hold outpatient (Leeds and Hull), telephone and video clinics
• Participate in the urgent work and ward referral rota
• Write and sign-off clinic letters promptly
• Attend all stipulated departmental meetings
• Support multidisciplinary team meetings
• Undertake audit or quality improvement projects
• Teach medical students and other medical personnel as directed
• Attend induction and comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
• Maintain continued professional development

You may have the opportunity to deliver national presentations and contribute to publications.

About Us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

The Department of Clinical Genetics is based at Chapel Allerton Hospital and is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way Values. You will join a team of consultants, specialty trainees, GPwSI, Clinical Fellows and genetic counsellors to provide a specialist service to West, North and East Yorkshire. Clinics are held at several hospitals in the region. Specialist clinics and MDT meetings are held with several sub-specialist clinical teams. We provide an urgent neonatal review service. We work closely with our genetic laboratory and colleagues in the Sheffield and Newcastle genetic services.

We are a friendly and supportive team.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Salary

£61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 year

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-MED-723

Job locations

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Fellow in Genomic Medicine
Grade: Trust post
Specialty/Department: Clinical Genetics
Site and Location: Department of Genetics, Chapel Allerton Hospital

Consultant Staff:

Dr Ros Jewell Lead Clinician

Dr Jen Campbell

Professor David Bonthron

Dr Jenny Hague

Dr Verity Hartill

Dr Emma Hobson - Training Program Director

Dr Katrina Prescott - Clinical Governance Lead

POST DETAILS

This is a 1 year fixed term post to run from August 2025 for a Trust doctor in the department of Clinical Genetics. The post is suitable for doctors with an interest in Clinical Genetics especially those who are considering applying for a national training number in Clinical Genetics in the future or wish to gain experience in the specialty.

The Clinical Fellow will be expected to hold clinics, under supervision. They will also attend and contribute to departmental meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings and teaching sessions. The role will also include supporting the consultants in their delivery of excellent clinical care.

The post will give the Clinical Fellow a wide breadth of experience to help with their application for a national training number. This can be tailored and in addition to clinical experience may include active participation in audit, quality improvement projects, teaching, delivering national presentations and clinical research, including opportunities for contributing to publications.

The hours are standard working hours of 9-5pm Monday to Friday with an additional hour on Monday from 8-9am to help set up the departmental MDT meeting. Due to clinic and MDT commitments occasional days may require an 8am start time. The role may include attending clinics in Hull and Bradford occasionally (1-4 times per month). These working days may be longer due to travel.

The post duties may include a combination of the following:

• Support consultant clinical activity.
• Hold outpatient, telephone and video clinics.
• Participate in the urgent ward referral rota.
• Write and sign-off clinic letters promptly.
• Attend all stipulated departmental meetings
• Support multidisciplinary team meetings
• Undertake audit or quality improvement projects
• Teach medical students and other medical personnel as directed.
• Attend specialist clinics, departmental teaching activities including genomics education and other relevant clinical meetings.
• Attend induction and comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave.
• Maintain continued professional development.

Supervision

Day to day supervision and support will be provided by the appropriate member of consultant, medical or specialist nursing staff as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required

The post is suitable for a candidate who has achieved or is working towards postgraduate professional exams, such as Membership of Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, General Practice, Obstetrics & Gynaecology or equivalent (MRCP, MRCPch, MRCGP or MRCOG) and can demonstrate considerable previous clinical experience and skills.

Please see the Person Specification for details

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration to allow a start date of August 2025
• Passed Part 1 of Postgraduate professional exams such as Membership of Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, General Practice or Obstetrics & Gynaecology or equivalent.

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, General Practice or Obstetrics & Gynaecology or equivalent.
• UK driving licence and access to car.

Clinical Experience and Career Progression Essential

• Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of working as a doctor in the NHS.
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
• Evidence of achievement of core training and practice in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstance.
• Evidence of developing a career in Clinical Genetics.
• Competent in the management of adult and/or paediatric diseases with the ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Understands evidence based practice. IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Has demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential

• Values working in a team with ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
• Demonstrates understanding and involvement of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation with the ability to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate.
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively and own workload. Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines).
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality).

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching, ideally with feedback.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/