Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
This fixed term role for a Genomic Practitioner is part of a focused project supporting the development of the National Inherited Cancer Predisposition Register (NICPR), within the Peninsula Clinical Genetics Service.
Main duties of the job As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than 615,000 people and more than 2,000 square miles across Devon.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes.
Our state-of-the-art equipment and strong links to local universities enable us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Job responsibilities The Genomic Practitioner will work alongside the current Genomic Practitioner and Genetic Counselling team to support the delivery of a high-quality clinical genetics service. Responsibilities include:
Gathering information from patients and genetic records.
Reviewing and collating retrospective data for individuals with confirmed pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants.
Liaising with other departments and NHS trusts to obtain relevant information.
Assisting the Cancer Genetics team in supporting pre and post clinic care and multi-disciplinary meetings.
Recruiting to research.
This role requires excellent interpersonal abilities, experience in a clinical setting, and strong organisational skills. The ideal candidate will have an interest in and some prior knowledge of clinical genomics.
Working Pattern Monday to Friday, 9 to 5pm
Interview Date Friday 10th January 2025 via Microsoft Teams
Contact Information For further information please contact: Sarah Gibson, Lead Genetic Counsellor on 01392 405 752 or sgibson1@nhs.net, or Dr. Helen Hanson, Consultant Clinical Geneticist on helen.hanson6@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 185-592-9169
Job locations Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Main duties of the job As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than 615,000 people and more than 2,000 square miles across Devon.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes.
Our state-of-the-art equipment and strong links to local universities enable us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Job responsibilities The Genomic Practitioner will work alongside the current Genomic Practitioner and Genetic Counselling team to support the delivery of a high-quality clinical genetics service. Responsibilities include:
Gathering information from patients and genetic records.
Reviewing and collating retrospective data for individuals with confirmed pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants.
Liaising with other departments and NHS trusts to obtain relevant information.
Assisting the Cancer Genetics team in supporting pre and post clinic care and multi-disciplinary meetings.
Recruiting to research.
This role requires excellent interpersonal abilities, experience in a clinical setting, and strong organisational skills. The ideal candidate will have an interest in and some prior knowledge of clinical genomics.
Working Pattern Monday to Friday, 9 to 5pm
Interview Date Friday 10th January 2025 via Microsoft Teams
Contact Information For further information please contact: Sarah Gibson, Lead Genetic Counsellor on 01392 405 752 or sgibson1@nhs.net, or Dr. Helen Hanson, Consultant Clinical Geneticist on helen.hanson6@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 185-592-9169
Job locations Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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