Clinical Director Genomic Medicine Service - Rare Disease
About The Position
The Clinical Director – Rare Disease will be part of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service (NEY GMS) Executive Team and lead the strategic development of its Rare Disease clinical function across the region. The role provides senior clinical leadership to support equitable access to genomic testing, diagnosis and personalised care pathways for patients with rare and inherited conditions. The postholder will bring together clinicians, clinical genetics services and laboratory partners across the region to drive innovation, improve patient outcomes and support effective implementation of genomic medicine at scale. The role calls for a credible and influential clinical leader with a record of leading service transformation and the strategic insight to advance innovation across complex healthcare systems. It combines clinical and scientific credibility with executive leadership, partnership-building across organisational boundaries, and the ability to shape regional and national agendas and deliver measurable improvements in quality, access and patient outcomes. The NEY GMS brings together regional clinical and laboratory partners to improve health and equity of access to genomic tests, diagnosis and related treatments. It is led by four partner trusts and supported by around 500 staff focused on genomics. The GMS executive team has operational responsibility for service quality and is accountable to the NEY GMS Partnership Board.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development of the Rare Disease clinical function across the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service.
- Provide senior clinical leadership to support equitable access to genomic testing, diagnosis and personalised care pathways for patients with rare and inherited conditions.
- Bring together clinicians, clinical genetics services and laboratory partners across the region.
- Drive innovation and the effective implementation of genomic medicine at scale.
- Lead service transformation and work to improve quality, access and patient outcomes.
- Shape regional and national agendas and build partnerships across organisational boundaries.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements may be accommodated where compatible with the service.
- Staff benefits are available; details are provided in supporting documents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
