About this role
Job summary
In conjunction with the Medical Director, Chief Operating Officer and Scientific Director, to work on the strategic development and delivery of all areas of the Genomic Laboratory Hub and GM services to deliver an efficient and high-quality integrated Genomics service for the population of the North Thames geography, and nationally for specified specialist tests.
There is flexibility in how this appointment can be made, but we would expect that the appointee hold a substantive appointment or honorary contract in one of the NHS Trusts in the North Thames geography for the duration of this appointment, combining the Deputy MD role with a clinical appointment. We would particularly welcome applications from those with experience/expertise in rare and inherited disease.
If holding a substantive clinical appointment elsewhere, the employing organisation will be able to re-charge GOSH NHS Foundation Trust for the relevant PAs. The base hospital will be Great Ormond Street but there will be on-going requirement to liaise with services users across the North Thames geography and when appropriate attend meetings with both service users within the geography and NHSE nationally.
The appointee(s) if maintaining a substantive clinical role, will have to demonstrate how this role will be incorporated in their Job Plan to meet the requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
To lead on clinical engagement with services users throughout the geography helping to establish embed genomics as a standard element of appropriate patient pathways across cancer and rare diseases.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Job description Job 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.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
Person Specification
Our Culture Essential
Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional Qualification/Training Essential
GMC Specialist Registration with License to practice MBBS or equivalent Higher academic qualification (MD or PhD) or equivalent research experience Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
Senior medical consultant with leadership training Senior medical consultant in genomics, either on its own or in conjunction with expertise in a different discipline with experience of clinically interpreting and advising on the clinical actionability of complex genomic data up to the level of whole genome sequencing
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the requirements of genomic testing in cancer and/or rare disease Proven leadership of managing teams and leadership experience at medium-senior level A recognised national and/or international expert in own field as evidenced by publication and grant income record, and in contributing to national and international initiatives in genomic science or medicine
Skills/Abilities Essential
Demonstrate participative leadership Ensure that all staff are appropriately trained and updated. Ensure that all staff managed by the postholder undertake individual performance appraisal, operate within the appropriate Human Resource policies, take up appropriate and required training plans, and contribute to workforce planning activities. Ensure that managers and staff are treated consistently and fairly, feeling valued and supported to enable them to achieve their fullest potential in a working environment that is safe and stimulating to work in.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)