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Consultant
Consultant
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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.
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Genetics Consultant
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
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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 |
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Qualifications
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- 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
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- Broad experience in Clinical Genetics.
Skills/Abilities & Special Aptitudes
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- Evidence of participation in research
- Interest and experience in audit
- Involvement in clinical governance
Personal Qualities
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- Show empathy with patients
Communication Skills
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- 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
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- Able to attend peripheral clinics by car or public transport
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Nicola Cooper
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant Clinical Geneticist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust yn Meddygol a deintyddol neu bob sector