Clinical Lead National Genetics and Genomics Office 0.6 WTE 3 days per week GO2026CL - Amended & Extended
Date posted: 1 April 2026
Before you apply
Secondment will take place on a grade for grade basis, existing terms and conditions will be maintained.
Reference
GO2026CL
Category
Medical and Dental
Grade
Consultant in Clinical Genetics 1937
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HSE
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Secondment
Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
County
- Dublin
Location
The National Genetics and Genomics Office (NGGO), Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter, Dublin 8
Recruiter
National
Contract type
- Fixed Term Part-time
Post specific related information
The National Genetics and Genomics Office (NGGO) is charged with driving the implementation of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetic and Genomic Medicine in Ireland (Genomics Strategy). A Five-Year Plan (2025-2029) has been developed under the following key areas of focus:
o Coordinating a national approach to genetics and genomics
o Ensuring Patient and Public involvement and partnerships
o Building the genetics and genomics workforce for the future
o Enhancing genetics and genomics clinical services
o Strengthening infrastructure to drive advances in genetics and genomics.
The role of the Clinical Lead, NGGO, is to work with key stakeholders to progress the implementation of the Genomics Strategy and to deliver specifically on activities aligned to the development of clinical genomics services, education and training, and specialist genomic workforce planning.
The Clinical Lead, NGGO will provide clinical advice, perspective and support in relation to the clinical genomics services. This will include working through and across hospitals and the HSE regions. The Clinical Lead, NGGO will also provide clinical advice to the Chief Clinical Officer and HSE SLT.
The Clinical Lead, NGGO will act as an advisor, medical decision maker and spokesperson for the HSE on clinical genomics matters.
Closing date
10/04/2026 00:00:00
Proposed interview date
To be confirmed
Application details
Expressions of interest should be submitted by way of a detailed CV and Cover Letter to larysa.sexton@hse.ie.
Informal enquiries
Catherine Harvey, General Manager - National Genetics and Genomics Office
Email: catherine.harvey1@hse.ie
Phone: 087 447 2583