Consultant Clinical Geneticist

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The closing date is 19 March 2026

Permanent | The post offers a total of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), which includes 8.5 Clinical PAs and 1.5 Supporting PAs.

Applications are invited from candidates with a CCST in Clinical Genetics for the post of Consultant in Clinical Genetics, hosted by Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (SC(NHS)
FT), but based at the Northern General Hospital.

This is a full-time post, to provide clinical support to the present team of six Consultants, providing Clinical Genetic services for a population of around two million, and a further consultant leading the NCG atypical EDS service.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a varied clinical workload, with opportunities to sub‑specialise in the future.

Interviews expected to be held on Friday 24th April 2026.

As a Consultant in Clinical Genetics in Sheffield, the postholder will contribute to providing clinical services for the population of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. The postholder will initially be expected to undertake a general caseload, but the future development of special interests and services will be encouraged and supported.

The postholder will undertake an average of 2-3 clinics per week, or the equivalent, seeing approximately 4-5 families per clinic. The department runs Outpatient Clinics in Sheffield and Peripheral Clinics throughout the region.

The postholder will also participate in a rota for Ward Referrals and urgent cases, although there is no on‑call commitment. The postholder will contribute to meetings, including with mainstream colleagues. Job planning will take place annually.

Working hours are flexible, with lunch and travel to peripheral clinics included in the working times. As long as contracted hours are fulfilled, start and finish times can be adjusted. Additionally, there will be consideration of time off in lieu for any weekend working.

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England – and the top‑ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire – in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children’s health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts – helping you thrive at work and beyond.

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2212 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit – UKVI web address

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices.

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