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 increasing prominence of Genomic Medicine is recognised by the OUH trust, who are investing significantly in the service with 2.5 new consultant positions to meet growing demand. The OUH is a large teaching hospital with an active teaching and research agenda. We are seeking colleagues who share the values of the OUH in providing excellent, compassionate care
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
The role offers an opportunity for an individual keen to provide clinics in general genetics, in prenatal genetics, or cancer genetics, participate and lead MDTs and to develop a special interest which complements those of the existing team
The appointments are full time, but applications are welcome from those who wish to work less than full time, or from candidates wishing to job-share. The job plan will be amended accordingly if an applicant wishing to work part time or job share is appointed
For further details or to discuss the position, candidates are invited to contact Dr Dorothy Halliday, Clinical Lead (Tel: 01865 226024; email: dorothy.halliday@ouh.nhs.uk) Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7HE
The post-holder will be based at the Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine (OxGEM) on the site of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital. OxGEM is a busy regional genetics service providing cancer and general genetic services to the population of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and part of Wiltshire. 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 (see model job plan below) 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). The SPA time may be increased as additional responsibilities or roles are undertaken
OXGEM has a team of secretarial and administrative support. Pre-clinic support is provided by a family history co-ordinator. Office space will be provided, with access to a computer/laptop. IT support is available from the Trust IT support team. One of the existing consultant team will support as a mentor the new Consultant joining the team
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more here
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel
Clinical activities
The core activity of the role is direct clinical care (DCC) related to General Clinical Genetics. The full time position is for 10 NHS PAs each week. While the post holder will spend most of their time at the OxGEM base located within the grounds of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital in Headington, the appointee will be given responsibility for providing general clinical genetics services to designated peripheral clinics or regions
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 by phone, or virtually by notes review and appropriate follow up activity. Other key aspects of the job include participation in multidisciplinary meetings with colleagues outside genetics to support the mainstreaming process, and engaging fully with OxGEM departmental meetings
Junior medical support and training: The Oxford Clinical Genetics service provides training for four Specialist Registrar’s and additional Clinical Fellow posts. As one of the consultant team, the postholder will participate fully in clinical supervision and education of the trainees and fellows within the department
Out-patient clinics: An OxGEM consultant outpatient clinic would typically include separate lists for a consultant, a registrar or fellow and a genetic counsellor. Pre and post clinic support to the junior medical staff and genetic counsellor colleagues is provided by the overseeing consultant. Genetic counsellor led clinics are also well established. A 10 PA job plan would typically include 10 clinics per month, with a mix of new patients and follow-up cases
In-patient cover: Cover for urgent ward referrals and advice is provided on a rota basis with all consultants participating, approximately on a 1 in 7 basis. There is no out of hours on-call
Liaison with the genetics laboratory: The Oxford genetics laboratory is part of the West Midlands, Oxford and Wessex Genomic Lab Hub (South-Central GLH). Regular review of genetic test results with laboratory scientists is facilitated through weekly joint MDT meetings
Clinical Audit:The successful applicant would be expected to participate in medical audit. OxGEM has an active programme of regular departmental audit, and participates in South West of Britain (SWOB) regional audits and national genetic audits
Support of mainstream clinicians.OxGem is part of the South Central GMSA with Wessex and West Midlands. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in mainstreaming activities such as teaching and training mainstream colleagues and supporting return of genomic laboratory results
Supporting Professional Activity
All consultants are given time within their job plan to participate in the department’s clinical audit programme, participate in the trust appraisal process, undertake annual job planning and undertake other clinical professional development activities to support revalidation
This advert closes on Friday 17 Jan 2025
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