About this role
Job summary Locum Consultant in the department of Leeds Clinical Genomics Service
We are excited to advertise a 6 month full-time (10 PA) Locum Consultant Clinical Geneticist post. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in the Leeds Clinical Genomics Service (LCGS) based at Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This fixed-term post gives the successful candidate an opportunity to experience working within LCGS with possible potential to apply for a substantive post with our team in the future.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 8-minute presentation on:
The changing role of the Clinical Geneticist: where will we be in 10 years?
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the department and encouraged to contact:
Dr Rosalyn Jewell, Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Lead Clinician (PA Natalie Mellard [email protected])
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th June face to face in Josephs Well Offices near the Leeds General Infirmary Hospital site.
Main duties of the job The Leeds Clinical Genomics Service (LCGS) provides Clinical Genetics and Genomics services to a diverse population of c.4 million across a large, varied geographical area. The service comprises an experienced team of Consultant Clinical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors, Genomic Associates and Genetic Research Nurses/Practitioners, as well as Specialty Trainees, Clinical Fellows and trainee Genetic Counsellors, supported by a large clinical administrative team. LCGS is a member of the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service (NEY GMS), and the service works closely with the Regional Clinical Genetics services based in Newcastle and Sheffield.
LCGS is based at Leeds General Infirmary in Leeds, with the Central Lab of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH) situated at St. Jamess University Hospital. Genetics clinics are held in the Leeds hospitals, a satellite unit in Hull and virtually. In addition to providing general and specialist genetics clinics, LCGS contributes to a variety of multidisciplinary teams including oncology, fetal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology and musculoskeletal services.
The post holder to provide consultant cover for Leeds and regional paediatric and adult general genetics clinics. The specialist activity may cover areas such as prenatal clinics, cancer clinics, Genetic Cardiac (Inherited Cardiac Conditions). Potential candidates should have the training, qualifications and experience as outlined in the Person Spec
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Natalie Mellard PA to Senior Management Team [email protected] 0113 392 4454
Why you should join our Team Give an overview of your CSU, Specialty, Department or Team Introduce the team, the atmosphere, work ethic and benefits of working in your team.
-What is special about this team? -What makes your team great to be a part of? -Why should they apply for your advert? This should be 1 or 2 paragraphs.
What you will bring to the role We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our forward-thinking team. This post will provide the successful applicant the opportunity of working within an innovative and supportive team. Applications are invited from those with rare disease and cancer interests and there are opportunities and support to develop specialist clinical interests. Successful candidates will contribute to a wide variety of local and regional projects including research and innovation, service development and transformation, and the education and training of medical students, doctors and other health professionals.
The successful applicant should possess MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent) and have established skills in Clinical Genetics. Ideally the successful candidate will commence this post in July 2026 and so should either be included on the Specialist Register at interview, admitted to the Register by post commencement if currently within a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)