Closing Date: 05/03/2020
Location: Cambridge
Please see https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915936804 fro further details and application forms Applications are invited for a Consultant in Clinical Genetics (8PAs). The post holder will provide, with Consultant and genetic counsellor colleagues, a general genetics service to Addenbrooke's Hospital and the East Anglian region, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and management of genetic disorders, provision of genetic advice to patients and their families, provision of clinical genetic advice to the Genomic Laboratory Hub and other health professionals and responsibilities for the proper functioning of the department. This is an opportunity to join a clinical team at an exciting time of new development and investment in genetics services at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. The department is currently supported by 17 consultants (10 honorary contract holders), up to 8 specialist trainees and 9 genetic counsellors. There is a team of clinic appointment co-ordinators and a pre-clinic information service as well as a strong administrative support. Between 2017 and 2018, 7500 referrals were received. The post-holder will be supported in developing a transformational service to accommodate the growing demand across the region. The East of England service is located in the new Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre adjacent to the newly commissioned genomic laboratory hub and university academic department (Head Prof. Eamonn Maher). There are strong academic links available for research in Cambridge, through the Biomedical Research Centre, Genomic Medicine Centre, NIHR Bioresource, MRC and CRUK, as well as through academic departments within the university. You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Clinical Genetics or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those wishing to job-share. The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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) will also be subject to this requirement. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. For further details / informal visits contact: Visiting the Department should be arranged through Dr Richard Sandford (01223 348845 or Richard.sandford@addenbrookes.nhs.uk)
For further information please contact:
Dr Richard Sandford
Email: richard.sandford@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
East Anglian Medical Genetics Service,, Box 134, Addenbrookes Hospital,
Cambridge
CB2 2QQ
