University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Consultant Clinical Geneticist
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant Clinical Geneticist
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
To be part of a team providing specialist Paediatric Clinical Genetics services across the Wessex region, including triaging referrals, conducting genetics clinics, advising acute and specialist teams on rare and complex genetic disorders, interpreting genomic testing results, and supporting diagnosis and family management for inherited conditions. Provision of Cancer and/or Cardiac Genetic services may also be considered, depending on the skills of the candidate and in line with the needs of the department. The role also contributes to teaching, training, audit, and service development within an integrated regional genomics and laboratory network.
Team Culture
Wessex Clinical Genetics Service is a warm, supportive and respectful environment that values collaboration, professionalism and patient centred care. The team are highly committed to clinical excellence and service development to continually improve care for patients and families. The department has strong relationships with a wide range of hospital specialties, supporting multidisciplinary care for patients with complex and rare genetic conditions across both paediatric and adult services. The department is closely linked with the University of Southampton, enabling collaboration with their research and genomics community.
Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
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We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To provide specialist Paediatric Clinical Genetics services across the Wessex region, including triaging referrals, conducting genetics clinics, advising acute and specialist teams on rare and complex genetic disorders, interpreting genomic testing results, and supporting diagnosis and family management for inherited conditions. The role also contributes to teaching, training, audit, and service development within an integrated regional genomics and laboratory network.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
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This vacancy closes on or before 17th August 2026
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
- Sufficient training, experience and competence in Clinical Genetics
- Experience in variant interpretation
- Experience of participation in regular and recent clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- MD, PhD
- Qualification in Education
- Clinical and research interests that complement the department
- PgCert in Genomics or Genomic Medicine
- Variant interpretation course
- GMC’s specialist registration with CCT/CCST in Clinical Genetics, or within 6 months of achieving this at time of interview
- Previous experience of research with recent publications
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Special interests which complement those of existing Consultant staff
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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