Consultant in Clinical Genetics

NHS; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking a Consultant in Clinical Genetics to lead innovative regional services. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while providing high-quality care to a diverse population. Flexibility is key, allowing the professional to thrive in a vibrant city or rural area, with generous benefits including extensive leave and support for professional development.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive counselling and wellbeing services

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as Consultant in Clinical Genetics or Specialty Registrar.
• Training in a relevant subspecialty field.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of regional genomics services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Genomics

Clinical Genetics

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data-informed care

Education

Consultant in Clinical Genetics qualification

Job description

Job summary

Shape the future of genomics in the South West. Are you a Consultant in Clinical Genetics, or a Specialty Registrar nearing the end of your training, who is ready to help shape the future of a regional service without compromising flexibility or impact?

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres.

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

Date posted: 21 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-78487-11994

Job locations:
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol
Avon
BS2 8BJ

Job description and responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, region‑wide service at a pivotal moment. With main hubs in Bristol and Exeter, and clinics delivered across the region, our service is underpinned by nationally and internationally renowned genomics laboratories, strong academic partnerships, and high‑performing multidisciplinary teams. We aim to provide high‑quality, equitable care to a population of over 4.4 million people living across the South West.

• Flexibility to base your role in either Bristol or Exeter (clinics will be predominantly based in Bristol)
• Support for any subspecialty interest including paediatrics, prenatal, cancer, cardiac, neurogenetics, and more
• A team of experienced genetic counsellors, genomic practitioners, family history coordinators and skilled admin staff
• Integrated digital systems (Epic and PhenoTips) for seamless, data‑informed care
• Research opportunities through the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre
• Direct collaboration with the South West Genomics Laboratory Hub, which includes England’s national rapid whole genome sequencing service for acutely unwell children

Whether you thrive in a vibrant academic city or a rural or coastal location, this is your chance to deliver high‑impact care while enjoying the lifestyle and career flexibility that the South West offers.

Working Pattern: 10 PAs

Interview Date: TBC

Contact

Contact either Emily Simpson, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Lead on 07958 931414 or [e-mail], or Dr Emma Kivuva, Interim Clinical Director of South West Clinical Genetics Service by email: [e-mail].

Inclusion and Diversity

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. Funding may be available for care certificates, degrees or leadership qualifications, as well as days off to study, CPD or rotational placements. Flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies support a healthy work‑life balance.

Leave: Starting with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

Occupational health services: comprehensive counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Other financial benefits: extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure; cost‑sharing on technology and home appliance purchases.

Additional benefits:

• Nationwide discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Salary sacrifice options, including an NHS superior nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes
• NHS Pension scheme (generous and comprehensive)
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in – we'd love to hear from you.

Employer details

Name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, Avon, BS2 8BJ

Website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/