GP with Special Interest in Genomics


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£63,696 - £102,689
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 5WW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

v The post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective and coordinated care for individuals identified as having an inherited predisposition to cancer. The post-holder will provide medical input into surveillance planning, risk management and follow-up, with a particular focus on ensuring that patients with cancer predisposition variants are supported to access appropriate screening, specialist review and preventative or risk-reducing interventions. The role will complement the work of consultant clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, specialist nurses and administrative teams by providing a GP perspective on whole-person care, co-morbidity, primary care interface issues, prescribing considerations, shared decision-making and coordination across services. Main responsibilities are: Oversee and organise surveillance pathways for individuals with inherited cancer predisposition, ensuring appropriate screening is arranged, documented and followed up. Review patients in clinic to discuss medical management issues related to their genetic risk, including hormone replacement therapy, risk-reducing options, feasibility of colonoscopy and other relevant surveillance or management considerations. Provide clear, patient-centred explanations of cancer risk, surveillance recommendations and the rationale for onward referral or investigation. Liaise with primary care, gastroenterology, breast services, gynaecology, oncology and other specialist teams to support coordinated care. Identify gaps or delays in surveillance and contribute to systems that improve safety, tracking and governance for high-risk patients. Work within agreed clinical governance processes, escalating complex clinical decisions to consultant clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors as appropriate. Support service development by contributing to protocols, patient pathways and multidisciplinary discussion around inherited cancer predisposition management.

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