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Site: The Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine (OxGEM) Town: Oxford Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 Salary period: Yearly Closing: 17/01/2025 23:59
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated colleagues to join the Consultant team at the Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will join 11 consultants, 4 honorary consultants, 7 SpRs, ACFs and fellows and 12 genetic counsellors; supported by a growing team of patient pathway coordinators, a cancer triage team, a family history pre-clinic team and a growing team of genomic practitioners and associates to support mainstreaming of whole genome sequencing (WGS) across the region.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be based at the Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine (OxGEM) on the site of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital. The role will include travel to peripheral clinics at district general hospitals within the region and the post holder will need flexibility and willingness to work in peripheral clinics according to the needs of the department.
The clinical work plan is based on 8.5 PA of direct clinical care (DCC) incorporating clinic and patient related activities, and 1.5 PA of supporting professional activity (SPA). OXGEM has a team of secretarial and administrative support. Office space will be provided, with access to a computer/laptop.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical activities
The core activity of the role is direct clinical care (DCC) related to General Clinical Genetics. Core aspects of the role include triaging of referrals, seeing cases in clinic (which is currently offered as a blended approach of face to face, video and telephone consultations); offering telephone or letter advice to GPs and other colleagues; and follow up of genetic cases as appropriate.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
* MRCP(UK) or equivalent
* Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in Clinical Genetics
* GMC registration
* Higher medical degree (MD or PhD) or equivalent
Experience
* Training in Clinical Genetics to specialist level or equivalent
* High level of competence in management of complex genetic cases
* Experience of providing genetics service at consultant level
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent leadership skills.
* Effective administrative and time management skills.
* Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
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