Job summary We are pleased to advertise two full-time (10 PA) Consultant Clinical Geneticist posts. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join our team within the Clinical Genetics Department based at Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Leeds Clinical Genomics Service (LCGS) provides Clinical Genetics and Genomics services to a diverse population of c.4 million across a large, varied geographical area. The service comprises an experienced team of Consultant Clinical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors, Genomic Associates and Genetic Research Nurses/Practitioners, as well as Specialty Trainees, Clinical Fellows and trainee Genetic Counsellors, supported by a large clinical administrative team. LCGS is a member of the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service (NEY GMS), and the service works closely with the Regional Clinical Genetics services based in Newcastle and Sheffield. LCGS is based at Chapel Allerton Hospital in Leeds, with the Central Lab of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH) situated at the nearby St. Jamess University Hospital. Genetics clinics are held in the Leeds hospitals, a satellite unit in Hull and virtually. In addition to providing general and specialist genetics clinics, LCGS contributes to a variety of multidisciplinary teams including oncology, fetal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology and musculoskeletal services. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Friday 20 June 2025 Main duties of the job We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to join our forward-thinking team. These replacement posts will provide the successful applicants the opportunity of working within an innovative and supportive team. Applications are invited from those with rare disease and cancer interests and there are opportunities and support to develop specialist clinical interests. Successful candidates will contribute to a wide variety of local and regional projects including research and innovation, service development and transformation, and the education and training of medical students, doctors and other health professionals. The successful applicant should possess MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Clinical Genetics. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: The changing role of the Clinical Geneticist: where will we be in 10 years? About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be: Patient-centred Fair Collaborative Accountable Empowered We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be: 1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience 2. The best place to work 3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation 4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care 5. Financially sustainable Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-CON-904 Job locations Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Job description Job responsibilities This is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist post providing general and specialist Clinical Genetics and Genomics Services. The general activity will provide consultant cover for Leeds and regional paediatric and adult general genetics clinics. The specialist activity may cover areas such as prenatal clinics, cancer clinics, Genetic Cardiac (Inherited Cardiac Conditions) clinic and/or other areas of the post holders interest. The Leeds Clinical Genomics Service (LCGS; previously known as the Yorkshire Regional Genetics Service) is based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and has an office base at Chapel Allerton Hospital. LCGS serves a diverse population of 3.9 million people across West and North Yorkshire, East Riding and the Humber. LCGS provides comprehensive clinical diagnostic services to patients and clinical genomics support to clinicians from other medical specialties across the region. In addition to general paediatric and adult genetics clinics, the service runs specialist genetics clinics in Adult and Paediatric Cancer Genetics, Prenatal Genetics, Pregnancy Loss, Inherited Cardiac Conditions, Huntington Disease and adult neurogenetics, Skeletal Dysplasias, NF1, Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), and Craniofacial genetics. The service runs a number of multidisciplinary clinics with other specialties including Fetal Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Neurosurgery. LCGS is a regional service and provides clinics on the Leeds Teaching Hospitals sites and in the Hull and East Riding region. Consultants contribute to a wide range of specialist MDT meetings, and provide specialist clinical genomics advice to clinicians from other specialties via these meetings, as well as by telephone, email and letters. Consultants work with and are supported by a large team of registrars (8 specialty trainees in Clinical Genetics and additional Clinical Fellows), Genetic Counsellors (including 2 consultant Genetic Counsellors and 3 Principal Genetic Counsellors), 3 Genomic Associates and several administrative teams. Job description Job responsibilities This is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist post providing general and specialist Clinical Genetics and Genomics Services. The general activity will provide consultant cover for Leeds and regional paediatric and adult general genetics clinics. The specialist activity may cover areas such as prenatal clinics, cancer clinics, Genetic Cardiac (Inherited Cardiac Conditions) clinic and/or other areas of the post holders interest. The Leeds Clinical Genomics Service (LCGS; previously known as the Yorkshire Regional Genetics Service) is based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and has an office base at Chapel Allerton Hospital. LCGS serves a diverse population of 3.9 million people across West and North Yorkshire, East Riding and the Humber. LCGS provides comprehensive clinical diagnostic services to patients and clinical genomics support to clinicians from other medical specialties across the region. In addition to general paediatric and adult genetics clinics, the service runs specialist genetics clinics in Adult and Paediatric Cancer Genetics, Prenatal Genetics, Pregnancy Loss, Inherited Cardiac Conditions, Huntington Disease and adult neurogenetics, Skeletal Dysplasias, NF1, Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), and Craniofacial genetics. The service runs a number of multidisciplinary clinics with other specialties including Fetal Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Neurosurgery. LCGS is a regional service and provides clinics on the Leeds Teaching Hospitals sites and in the Hull and East Riding region. Consultants contribute to a wide range of specialist MDT meetings, and provide specialist clinical genomics advice to clinicians from other specialties via these meetings, as well as by telephone, email and letters. Consultants work with and are supported by a large team of registrars (8 specialty trainees in Clinical Genetics and additional Clinical Fellows), Genetic Counsellors (including 2 consultant Genetic Counsellors and 3 Principal Genetic Counsellors), 3 Genomic Associates and several administrative teams. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical degree and membership of a Royal College or equivalent qualification. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Desirable Relevant higher degree. Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Genetics by time of appointment. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Desirable Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Genetics. Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialty training in Clinical Genetics. Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application. Desirable Attendance at recognised management course. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical degree and membership of a Royal College or equivalent qualification. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Desirable Relevant higher degree. Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Genetics by time of appointment. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Desirable Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Genetics. Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialty training in Clinical Genetics. Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application. Desirable Attendance at recognised management course. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)