University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Genetics
Start Date: October 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Short term funding
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
This Senior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Genetics post is to commence in October 2026.
This Clinical Fellowship is suitable for trainees from a range of clinical backgrounds, including Oncology, Cardiology or Paediatrics, who wish to develop experience and an interest in Clinical Genetics and genomics. Applicants from GPs will also be considered. The post provides structured training in Clinical Genetics alongside active participation in service delivery.
You will gain experience in the clinical application of genomic medicine, including patient and family assessment, genetic testing pathways, and multidisciplinary decision-making.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of inherited and complex conditions, with opportunities to develop skills in risk assessment, patient counselling, and integration of genomic testing into routine clinical practice. The fellowship also includes opportunities to contribute to research, service development, and innovation in patient care, including collaborative work to improve patient understanding and decision-making in the context of genomic testing.
The Clinical Genetics team is collaborative and supportive. We welcome the opportunity to work with clinical fellows, supporting their professional development while also enhancing their genomic literacy, enabling them to share this expertise with colleagues within their primary speciality.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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- Participate in the delivery of Clinical Genetics services, including patient assessment, genomic testing, management, multidisciplinary team meetings, and specialist clinics across Wessex where required.
- Develop expertise in genomic medicine through clinical practice, patient communication, continuing professional development, and involvement in teaching, research, audit, quality improvement, and service development.
- Work flexibly as part of the wider team, maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, governance, and professionals.
There is no out-of-hours on-call commitment.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.
Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Proposed interview date: 28th August 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 6th August 2026
