Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Genetics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 months (Substantive 2PA role from GOSH)
- Hours
- Part time - 2 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 271-MDL- 7301516
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Clinical Genomics
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Provide consultant-level input into the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with rare disorders , particularly suspected or confirmed mitochondrial disorders.
Work as part of the Highly Specialised Service for Rare Mitochondrial Disorders of Children and Adults, delivered in collaboration with NHS England designated centres.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, specialist clinics, and collaborative case discussions.
Support genomic testing pathways, interpretation of results, and integration of genomic data into clinical care.
Engage in service development, audit, and teaching activities, and contribute to ongoing research collaborations in mitochondrial medicine.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of this role will be diagnosis and management of children and adults with rare genomic disorders particularly mitochondrial disorders.
The post holder will run 2 clinics per month at the main GOSH site. Some appointment could be held virtually. There is no on-call commitment, but the post holder will take a share in the rota cover for the genetics service which includes reviewing referrals, seeing patients who require urgent review and giving advice over the telephone/by email.
Due to the mainstreaming of genomic medicine and availability of whole genome sequencing, there is an increasing need for expertise in variant interpretation. A contribution at both Genomic and Clinical MDT meetings will be expected.
Training is an important component of consultant job plans. Experience in clinical and educational supervision would be desirable.
The postholder will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking clinical team and will be required to contribute to service development and quality improvement projects. This is a replacement post for a colleague who has retired.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Clinical Genetics (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience in managing patients requiring Clinical Genetics assessment and management, particularly mitochondrial disorders
- Experience of teaching students and multi- disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials and obtaining research funding
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of organizing and leading clinical training
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
Desirable criteria
- Leadership skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ajith Kumar
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical Geneticist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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