Job summary
- Main area
- Genomics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Fixed term: 4 months (Until 31/10/2026)(Secondment only for current NHS employees)
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 990-EOE-EC3224-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 23 Stephenson Street
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Genomics Education Programme Development Lead
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Our Organisation
We share the core values set out in the NHS Constitution, which all colleagues are expected to demonstrate.
We support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you and your colleagues. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement, whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern.
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for genomics education, training and workforce development to join the Genomics Education Programme (GEP).
The GEP is the national team responsible for shaping education in genomics across England. The GEP is part of the Workforce, Training and Education directorate within NHS England, which provides leadership for the education and training system.
The Workforce, Training and Education directorate ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements through supporting healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.
Main duties of the job
This post provides an exciting opportunity to use your specific education and training expertise to help our innovative team by designing and developing the content of bespoke educational resources, as well as taking the lead on key curriculum and competency framework development work for the specialist genomic and general workforce.
Using your knowledge of genomics, you will work in partnership with subject matter experts and contribute to the development of high-quality educational resources across a range of formats, including multimedia resources, e-learning courses, web pages and articles.
Using your knowledge of education and evaluation theory, you will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational initiatives you are involved in and report these findings, make recommendations for changes when required, as well as contribute to GEP resources, including GeNotes.
You will build professional and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, subject matter experts, professional bodies, and other groups, ensuring the successful design, development and delivery of educational resources that meet audience needs and the goals of the GEP.
Working for our organisation
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Essential criteria the applicant must meet to apply for the role:
Able to identify the strategic priorities and conduct needs assessments for education and training and develop a plan to meet the business objectives of the GEP relating to genomics education and training.
Experience of delivering a range of education and training programmes to a variety of stakeholders including academic audiences.
Experienced in assessing instructional effectiveness and summarising evaluation reports determining the impact of education and training on recipients skills and knowledge.
Use of accepted education principles and track new training methods and techniques.
Experienced in creating and developing strong networks and appropriate partnerships across a range of internal and external stakeholders and promote the viability and reputation of the GEP.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC
- Medical degree
- At least 4 years post qualification with experience in either genomics education
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Undertaking higher degree or awarded
- Evidence of post registration continuing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Active participation in the design and delivery of genomics education and training
- Relevant publication(s) in peer reviewed medical journal(s).
- Interest in and commitment to education and training in healthcare.
- Working knowledge of genomics education and training requirements.
- Knowledge of key policies and strategies in relation to genomics education.
- Experience of operating an effective quality management framework in an education or health setting
- Record of delivering successful projects.
Desirable criteria
- Previous clinical experience in genetics would be desirable.
Skills Capabilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Can meet tight deadlines and work on own initiative to manage workload through effective prioritising and time management.
- Can problem-solve and respond to sudden unexpected demands by effectively managing a competing and rapidly changing set of priorities.
- Can work independently and flexibly, but also as part of a team and to contribute to the GEP’s and NHSE’s wider objectives.
- Can communicate information effectively to a wide range of audiences, selecting the appropriate medium and style.
- Establishes constructive working relationships by working with others and demonstrating credibility across organisational and professional boundaries as necessary to achieve objectives.
- Can use tact and diplomacy in situations of potential conflict or delivering bad news.
- Can produce clear concise reports and correspondence for a breadth of audiences.
- Can effectively use information and communication technology including Microsoft Office tools and the internet.
- Can maintain concentration for extended periods.
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a passion for education and genomics with a personal ethos to improve health outcomes for patients across England
- Is diligent, conscientious, and self-motivated, recognising that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making.
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Demonstrates an understanding of commitment to equality and diversity through work and actions. All employees will uphold this commitment in their day-to-day dealings with colleagues and stakeholders.
- They will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and can take actions that support and promote this agenda.
- Acknowledges and is appreciative of the work of others and team effort, understands the attributes of high performing teams and acts as a team player.
- Accountable and takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values by leading by example.
- Embraces change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
- Is an effective organiser, influencer, and networker.
- Can accept constructive criticism and show respect for the views of others. Promotes a safe environment for the exchange of views and ideas
- Has an innovative and adaptable approach to work.
- Demonstrates values and behaviours commensurate with the NHS Constitution.
- Promotes value for taxpayers and the efficient use of public resources.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kathleen Lynch
- Job title
- Genomics Education Programme Business Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01216952445
- Additional information
Please contact Kat Lynch who will then arrange a response/call with a member of the team
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