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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 2342164
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Clinical Genetics (5PA) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is available to start from 01 October 2026 for a period of 6 months.
This is an opportunity to join a clinical team at an exciting time of new development and investment in genetics services at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
The department is currently supported by 18 Consultants (12 honorary contract holders), up to 9 Specialty Trainees, 12 Genetic Counsellors and 3 Genomic Practitioners. There is a team of clinic appointment co-ordinators and a pre-clinic information service as well as a strong administrative support. In 2024-2025, 8,000 referrals were received. We are predominantly paperless and use integrated digital systems (Epic and PhenoTips).
The service is located with the East Genomics Laboratory Hub. A Cambridge Children's Hospital and Cancer hospital are being built, providing opportunities for collaboration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide, with Consultant and Genetic Counsellor colleagues, a general and cancer Genetics Service to Addenbrooke's Hospital and the East Anglian region, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and management of genetic disorders, provision of genetic advice to patients and their families, provision of clinical genetic advice to other health professionals and responsibilities for the proper functioning of the department.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Clinical Genetics or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
180-LOCON-5483RA
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The East of England service is located in the Addenbrookes Treatment Centre adjacent to the Genomic Laboratory Hub and University Academic Department (Head Prof Marc Tischkowitz).
There are strong academic links available for research in Cambridge, through the Biomedical Research Centre, Genomic Medicine Centre, NIHR Bioresource, MRC and CRUK, as well as through academic departments within the university.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The East of England service is located in the Addenbrookes Treatment Centre adjacent to the Genomic Laboratory Hub and University Academic Department (Head Prof Marc Tischkowitz).
There are strong academic links available for research in Cambridge, through the Biomedical Research Centre, Genomic Medicine Centre, NIHR Bioresource, MRC and CRUK, as well as through academic departments within the university.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5
Standards
Essential
- 5
Professionalism
Essential
- 5
Clinical Skills
Essential
- 5
Specialty Specific Skills
Essential
- 5
Clinical Governance
Essential
- 5
Communication Skills
Essential
- 5
Personal Skills
Essential
- 5
Understanding of the NHS
Essential
- 5
Professional Development
Essential
- 5
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5
Standards
Essential
- 5
Professionalism
Essential
- 5
Clinical Skills
Essential
- 5
Specialty Specific Skills
Essential
- 5
Clinical Governance
Essential
- 5
Communication Skills
Essential
- 5
Personal Skills
Essential
- 5
Understanding of the NHS
Essential
- 5
Professional Development
Essential
- 5
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).
Additional information
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom