Lead Clinical Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Genomics England Limited Full time £93,500
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Compensation starting from: £93,500
  • Division: Clinical
  • Location: London
About the Company

Genomics England collaborates with the NHS to deliver comprehensive genome sequencing diagnostics. We empower researchers to uncover disease origins and innovate new treatments, placing patients and participants at the forefront of our efforts.

Our objective is to continuously enhance, expand, and adapt our capabilities to enable others in providing genomic healthcare and conducting genomic research.

We are amplifying our influence and partnering with patients, healthcare professionals, scientists, governmental bodies, and industry to advance genomic testing, facilitating researchers' access to health data and technology necessary for groundbreaking medical discoveries and the development of more effective, targeted therapies for all.

Role Overview

In the capacity of Lead Clinical Specialist - Genomic Diagnostics (on a fixed-term contract), you will offer expert knowledge across critical internal workstreams and shape the broader ecosystem at both national and international levels to optimize our impact on participants and patient outcomes.

The main objective of this position is to collaborate closely with the Genomic Medicine Service, advising the leadership team and assisting various squads and teams in the planning, development, and launch of safe, thoroughly researched cancer-related products and services.

Your primary responsibilities will encompass:

  • Delivering clinical leadership and expertise in the design and execution of our services and programs.
  • Assisting the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of External Affairs, and Director of Ethics in interactions with various advisory committees and the Participants Panel.
  • Providing clinical support to the service management team, including managing complex discussions with research participants and addressing inquiries, complaints, and clinical incidents.
  • Contributing clinical insights for safety and risk management systems.
  • Representing Genomics England at national and international conferences, meetings, and working groups.
  • Supporting the Chief Medical Officer and GMS Service Owner in fostering collaborations between Genomics England and NHS colleagues.
  • Advocating for priorities pertinent to patients and clinicians with the Executive Leadership Team and colleagues across Genomics England.
  • Cultivating strong relationships with senior stakeholders to articulate, promote, and support Genomics England initiatives and priorities.
  • Providing clinical leadership in the evolution of research strategy and coordination, and establishing processes to assist research stakeholders.

We are in search of a proactive and dynamic clinician with substantial experience in developing cancer pathways within the NHS to join our team. This role necessitates a clinician who is not only knowledgeable and experienced but also passionate about advancing germline cancer genomics and healthcare informatics, along with a proven history of clinical leadership.

Given the nature of the role and the required skill set, we are open to considering this position on a secondee basis and are flexible regarding how this is undertaken.

Required Qualifications

Medical degree; CCT in Genetics or equivalent

Additional Information

Compensation starting from: £93,500

Being a vital part of such a significant mission is immensely rewarding, and to support our personnel, we are continually enhancing our benefits package. We take pride in investing in our people and assisting them in achieving their career aspirations, alongside offering a benefits package that includes:

  • 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with additional days for long service awards
  • A generous pension scheme with up to 15% combined contributions
  • Life Assurance (3 times salary)
  • Individual learning budgets for every employee, a Blinkist account, and a diverse range of courses available on our portal
  • A variety of wellness benefits including Gympass, a Headspace account, and free weekly Yoga classes
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements

Engage with our Talent Team to discover how a career with Genomics England can benefit you.

Genomics England is firmly committed to fostering and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion best practices within our community and beyond. We take pride in our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and respected, regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.

Genomics England's policies of non-discrimination and equity will be applied fairly to all individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or recent parenthood, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time, or employed under a permanent or fixed-term contract, or any other relevant factor.

Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimization, or bullying in the workplace. Such behavior contradicts our values, undermines our mission, and diminishes the dignity, respect, and integrity of all parties involved.

Genomics England operates a flexible working model, recognizing that our employees value flexibility. We expect most employees to come into the office a minimum of two times each month, although this may vary by role and will be agreed upon with your team leader. There is no expectation for staff to return to the office full-time unless they choose to do so; however, some roles may require full-time on-site presence.

Our teams and squads will continue to reflect on what works best for them to collaborate effectively and have the autonomy to design working patterns that suit their needs, beyond the minimum requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Therefore, we require applicants to disclose any previous offenses at the time of application, as some unspent convictions may prevent us from proceeding with your application due to the nature of our work in healthcare.



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