Job summary
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. The Clinical Genetics service is part of a comprehensive Genomics service co-located & working collaboratively with the West Midland Genomics Laboratory, part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub. The size & nature of the population & the close relationship with the GLH & several local universities, offer excellent opportunities for clinical research & service development. We are an active training centre for both Clinical Geneticists & Genetic Counsellors.
The Clinical Genetics Department sits within the Medicine Division, one of 3 Divisions within the Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust, providing family-centric care for the West Midlands. The Clinical Director is a member of the Trust Management Board. The service benefits from an established operational management team enabling development of the service in line with NHSE, Trust & wider strategic priorities while keeping patient care at the heart of all decisions.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support a clinical genetics service with 9 clinic sessions per month in line with professional guidance for the specialty.
Clinic sessions take place in the Birmingham area & in regional centres across the West Midland. As referral patterns fluctuate, the post requires some flexibility to ensure equity of service delivery, & therefore individuals' clinic patterns may be reviewed & revised periodically.
The clinical service is delivered by a large, well-established team of Genetic Counsellors with a range of specialist practice, an expanding team of Genomic Associates & Practitioners & an experienced administrative team. There will be scope for development of a speciality interest to suit the interests of the post-holder & the needs of the department. Regular internal & external multi-disciplinary meetings are held across the West Midland with widespread use of virtual technology.
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. All consultants have a study leave & financial allocation to support attendance at course & conferences.
The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians, to ensure that all doctors undergo annual appraisal with a designated trained appraiser & supports doctors with the revalidation process.
This post is for 10 Programmed Activities per week. Request to work part-time will be considered.
About us
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. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job outline highlights the main areas of responsibility for the post and is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the development of the Trust, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to the role will be added to this role outline to reflect the changing environment of the Trust as an NHS organisation.
1. Duties in general genetics, with both adult and paediatric caseloads.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. The appointee will share their time between diagnosis and counselling in general genetics, administration and teaching.
7. The job plan will be arranged with the clinical director, the clinical lead and other consultants.
8. 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.
9. 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration. MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Genetics (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of the interview)
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Clinical Genetics.
Skills/Abilities & Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research
- Interest and experience in audit
- Involvement in clinical governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Show empathy with patients
Communication Skills
Essential
- Motivated team player and aptitude for leading a team
- Interest in developing the service
- Well organised
- Good time management
- A flexible approach
Practical Requirements of Post
Essential
- Able to attend peripheral clinics by car or public transport
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 .
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lavender House
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Birmingham
B15 2TG