Deputy Clinical Director Genomic Medicine Service - Cancer
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. The NEY GMS brings together regional Clinical and Laboratory Partners, all working together to improve health and equity of access to genomic tests, diagnosis and related treatments for patients in the region.
The NEY GMS is led by four partner trusts: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. There are around 500 medical, scientific, technologist, counselling and support staff focused entirely on Genomics.
They support a much larger network of mainstream clinicians including Oncologists, Pathologists, Neurologists, Obstetricians, Paediatricians, Nurses and Pharmacists who use genomic diagnosis to support clinical decision making and improve patient care. The NEY GMS is governed via a partnership arrangement that is delivered by a regional GMS executive team which has operational responsibility for the quality of services.
The GMS executive team is accountable to the NEY GMS Partnership Board which includes representation from partner Trusts. Closing date: 11 November 2026 @ midnight Interview Date : TBC
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to support the delivery of the Cancer clinical function within the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service.
Working closely with the Clinical Director for Cancer and wider GMS leadership team, you will help drive the development of genomic testing pathways, improve access to precision oncology and support the implementation of transformational programmes across the region.
The role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen partnerships and ensure genomic advances continue to improve outcomes for cancer patients throughout North East and Yorkshire. We are aiming to appoint a highly credible and influential clinical leader with a proven track record of leading service transformation, and the strategic insight to drive innovation across complex healthcare systems.
The role will combine clinical and scientific credibility with strong executive leadership, demonstrating the ability to shape regional and national agendas, build effective partnerships across organisational boundaries, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, access, and patient outcomes.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Neville Gaukroger (NEY GMS Managing Director) via email at Neville.Gaukroger@nhs.net Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document for full details of the role and essential criteria.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from: Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
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