Principal Clinician - Genomic Diagnostics (2 Yr FTC Or Secondment) - (We have office locations in Ca

Company Description Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future. Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems. We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime – from birth to old age. Job Description We are seeking a Principal Clinician – Genomic Diagnostics to join us on a two-year fixed-term contract or external secondment. In this role, you will provide expert clinical leadership and subject matter expertise across key internal workstreams, while influencing the wider genomics ecosystem at both national and international levels. You will play a pivotal role in maximising our impact for participants, patients, and the NHS through the advancement and implementation of genomic diagnostics. The primary purpose of this role is to work closely with the Healthcare Genomics Service (HGS), advising the service leadership team and supporting squads and teams in planning, developing, and releasing safe, well-researched rare disease and cancer-related diagnostic products and services.  Everyday responsibilities include:  Provide clinical leadership and expertise in designing and delivering our services and programs.  Support the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of External Affairs, and Director of Ethics in engagements with various advisory committees and the Participants Panel.  Offer clinical support to the service management team, including handling complex conversations with research participants and managing inquiries, complaints, and clinical incidents.  Play a key role in providing and coordinating clinical input for clinical safety and risk management systems, working closely with the Clinical Safety Officer.  Represent Genomics England at national and international conferences, meetings, and working groups.  Act as the clinical liaison with external bodies like Blended working model Genomics England operates a blended working model as we know our people appreciate the flexibility that hybrid working can bring. We expect most people to come into the office a minimum of 2 times each month. However, this will vary according to role and will be agreed with your team leader. There is no expectation that people will return to the office full time unless they want to, however, some of our roles require full time on site attendance e.g., lab teams, reception team. Our teams and squads have, and will continue to reflect on what works best for them to work together successfully and have the freedom to design working patterns to suit, beyond the minimum. Our office locations are: Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds. Onboarding background checks As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We therefore require applicants to disclose any previous offences at point of application, as some unspent convictions may mean we are unable to proceed with your application due to the nature of our work in healthcare