We are seeking an outstanding senior clinical leader to become Clinical Director for the Southwest NHS Genomics Medicine Service (SWGMS) — a rare opportunity to shape the future of genomic medicine across one of the largest and most established regional genomics networks in England.
The SWGMS brings together the Genomics Laboratories at North Bristol NHS Trust and Royal Devon University Hospitals NHS Trust , alongside the Genomics Medicine Service Alliance based in Exeter, serving a population across Gloucestershire to Cornwall and six Integrated Care Boards .
As Clinical Director, you will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across the service, helping to embed genomics across clinical pathways, drive innovation, support transformation, and ensure high-quality, equitable care for patients across the South West.
This is an exciting role for a practising Consultant in genomic medicine with national credibility, strong system leadership skills and a passion for improving patient care through innovation and collaboration.
The Clinical Director reports to the Southwest NHS Genomics Medicine Service Chief Operating Officer and works closely with senior leaders across the service to set strategic direction and support delivery.
As Clinical Director, you will:
Lead the strategic development of genomic medicine across the South West.
Drive the mainstreaming of genomic testing across a broad range of clinical specialties.
Ensure genomic services are safe, effective, equitable and aligned to best practice.
Work closely with the SWGMS Partnership Board , NHS England Genomics Unit, commissioners and academic partners to deliver national and local priorities.
Support delivery across the key pillars of Rare Disease, Cancer and Population Health , with scope to expand into pharmacogenomics .
Champion innovation, research and partnership working to keep the service at the forefront of genomic medicine.
Lead and support a multi-professional, multi-site workforce across a complex regional service.
The Southwest NHS Genomics Medicine Service is a well-established regional partnership with a strong track record in genomic medicine, including whole genome sequencing and cancer diagnostics .
This post is hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust , with an honorary contract at Royal Devon University Hospitals NHS Trust , and the successful candidate will work across both organisations. Bristol NHS Group, we are committed to inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement. We want our staff to feel valued, empowered and supported, because we know that great staff experience leads to better patient care.
The Clinical Director reports to the Southwest NHS Genomics Medicine Service Chief Operating Officer and works in partnership with senior leaders across the service to set strategic direction and support day-to-day leadership.
You will bring significant expertise in genomic medicine, strong leadership capability, and the confidence to operate at regional and national level. The role includes leadership of clinical governance, service development, workforce development, research and innovation, and close partnership working with colleagues across Bristol, Exeter and the wider South West.
The role is based in Bristol , with travel across the South West, particularly to Exeter .
