Eligibility and Application
Applicants must be on the GMC Register prior to taking up the post. Appointment as a Specialty Doctor or Specialist Grade depends on experience in Clinical Genetics and prior NHS practice or similar healthcare systems. Senior trainees in Clinical Genetics nearing completion are also eligible.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust supports career development, providing progression from Specialty Doctor to Specialist/Consultant level and structured support for candidates pursuing the Portfolio Pathway to Specialist Registration (CESR).
About the Service
The South West Clinical Genetics Service is a single, integrated regional service hosted by the Royal Devon. It provides consistent, high-quality clinical genetics care across the South West, with major hubs in Bristol and Exeter, supporting a population of over 4.4 million people.
Role Highlights
- Service Development & Innovation: Opportunities to shape a transforming regional genomics service.
- Digital Tools: Use of remote consultation and monitoring technologies.
- Cutting‑edge Genomic Diagnostics: Access to modern diagnostic methods.
- Career Development: Sub‑specialty development, clinical leadership and structured support for CESR/Portfolio Pathway.
- Clinical Team Collaboration: Work alongside experienced genetic counsellors, genomic practitioners and specialist multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).
- Research & Teaching: Strong links with the Universities of Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth; involvement with the South West Genomic Medicine Service (SW GMS); opportunities to contribute to clinical trials and academic programmes; teaching of medical students, trainees and other healthcare professionals.
Working Pattern & Benefits
Working pattern: 10 days per week (Monday‑Friday) with a daily rota for urgent advice and referrals shared across the team. No out‑of‑hours on‑call, with flexible working embedded in service culture.
Benefits include:
- Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays for starters, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
- Comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.
- Pension: NHS Pension scheme, one of the most generous in the UK.
- Staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure; cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Various salary sacrifice options: car lease scheme, support for educational qualifications.
Equal Opportunities
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
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