Locum Consultant Clinical Geneticist

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in Birmingham seeks a Clinical Geneticist to join their thriving Clinical Genetics Service. The role involves managing a diverse patient population with a blend of outpatient clinics and genetic counseling. Ideal candidates will possess specialist training in Clinical Genetics and be adept in both adult and pediatric cases. This position offers opportunities for audit, teaching, and collaboration within a robust team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative research opportunities

Supportive training environment

Qualifications

• Experience in general genetics and both adult and pediatric caseloads.
• Active participation in audit and clinical governance.
• Ability to manage urgent clinical queries.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of genetic services to specific districts.
• Conduct 9 out-patient clinics per month.
• Involved in diagnosis, counseling, administration, and teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Genetic counseling

Clinical genetics expertise

Education

Full registration with UK medical board

Specialist training in Clinical Genetics

Job description

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged. The successful applicant will join a thriving Clinical Genetics Service caring for the largest population served by a single Clinical Genetics department in the UK (over 6 million people, with considerable diversity and a substantial minority ethnic population).

The Clinical Genetics service is part of a comprehensive Genomics service co-located and working collaboratively with the West Midlands Genomics Laboratory, part of the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub. The size and nature of the population and the close relationship with the GLH and several local universities, offer excellent opportunities for clinical research and service development.

We are an active training centre for both Clinical Geneticists and Genetic Counsellors. The Clinical Genetics Department sits within the Medicine Division, one of 3 Divisions within the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, providing family-centric care for the West Midlands.

The successful candidate will be working in a large department with numerous well-developed areas of sub-specialty expertise. Alongside the team of Clinical Geneticists, the clinical service is delivered by a large team of Genetic Counsellors, Genomic Associates and Practitioners and an experienced administrative team.

Responsibilities:

• Duties in general genetics, with both adult and paediatric caseloads.
• The post holder will be responsible for the provision of the full range of genetic services to specific districts, but this will be kept under regular review with adjustments made in response to changing needs.
• It is anticipated that the job plan is likely to contain fixed commitments of 9 out-patient clinics per month and attendance at departmental clinical/audit meetings.
• It is expected that a consultant on 1 WTE will offer 400 clinic appointments per year consisting of a mixture of new and review patients.
• The post holder will be expected to take part in the duty rota, as the named consultant available to deal with urgent clinical enquiries and referrals.
• The appointee will share their time between diagnosis and counselling in general genetics, administration and teaching.
• The job plan will be arranged with the clinical director, the clinical lead and other consultants.
• Space, a laptop with access to all of the necessary departmental and Trust software and dedicated secretarial support will be provided, as well as support from the Genetic Counsellors.
• The post holder will be expected to take an active part in audit and clinical governance.

Provisional Job plan:

Activity: PAs, Out patient clinic/week (can be combination of face to face, video and phone): 2-3, Ratio clinics: support + clinical: 1:1, Clinic support sessions: 2-3, Urgent clinical sessions: 1-2, MDTs and other clinical meetings: 1-2, GC/Trainee supervision: 0.5, SPA: 1.5, Other renumerated roles: Locally agreed.

Breakdown of job plan (10 PAs): Clinics, clinic preparation and travel: 8.5 PAs, Supporting professional activities: 1.5 PAs.

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.

We are committed to creating the best place to work and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.