Consultant Clinical Scientist- Solid Cancer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent position of Consultant Clinical Scientist AfC Band 8c. This is a full-time post within the Cancer Programme (solid cancer). Candidates must be HCPC registered, hold FRCPath (or be near to completion) and have relevant extensive experience in the efficient delivery of cancer genomic services as well as a proven track record in the development and successful implementation of genomic technologies, working with a considerable degree of professionalindependence and expertise., The post will be based at WMGL within Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. WMGL forming part of the Central & South Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) working collaborativelywith the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS), the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick as well as with other diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry partners.

West Midlands Genomics Laboratory (WMGL) is the lead laboratory within the Central and South Genomics Medicine Service (GMS), providing genomic testing services across the West Midlands, Oxfordshire & Wessex. Being part of the National Genomic Medicine Service, it provides state-of-theart, high quality genomic analysis to patients with rare disease and cancer. The pace of change is exponential with genomics being placed at the heart of the future NHS, essential to the delivery of the NHS 10-year Plan. Our workforce is fundamental to the successful delivery of this ambitious and highprofile service

The post holder will be expected to work closely with and to deputise for the Head of Programme and other Consultants where necessary, take responsibility for leading clinical workflows and sub-teams relating to cancer and have cross-departmental roles as a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Extensive experience in service development is required alongside a collaborative and inclusive leadership style. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and work closely with other clinical colleagues through MDTs, professional groups and NHSE driven Genomic Medicine Service initiatives.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.