Role Summary
The Department of Clinical & Biomedical Sciences (CBS), University of Exeter, alongside Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking to recruit a Clinical Academic Consultant Professor and two Clinical Academic Consultant Senior Lecturers in Genomic Medicine.
These new full-time (10 PA) positions are available from April 2026 on a permanent basis. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
About the Role
Shape the future of translational genomic medical research in the South West
Are you a Clinical Academic Consultant in Clinical Genetics, or a Specialty Registrar who has just finished your training, and are ready to help shape the future of translational genomics research and clinical practice? Maybe you are already a senior Clinical Academic with a superb track record in Medical Genomics? Are you interested in joining a uniquely collaborative centre of excellence in genomics, situated in the beautiful South West of England? If so, we are recruiting for Clinical Academic positions at both Professorial and Senior Lecturer level in Genomic Medicine.
Join the expanding NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre “Genetics and Genomics” theme at the University of Exeter, and the newly established South West Clinical Genetics Service, a forward-thinking, patient-focused collaboration hosted by the Royal Devon, at a pivotal moment in its transformation. With unmatched genomics infrastructure, national and international research, and a strong emphasis on flexible, fulfilling careers, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new model for clinical genetics and genomic medicine.
Whether your interests lie in rare or common disease, epigenomics, data science, functional genomics, paediatric, prenatal, neurogenetics, cardiac or cancer genetics, or another sub-specialty area of genomic medicine, you'll find space to grow academically and clinically and contribute to the internationally leading translational genomic research in Exeter and our exciting new clinical service built on innovation, research excellence and support.
There has never been a better time to join the University of Exeter and Royal Devon partnership. We are developing new ways of working and investing in new infrastructure, equipment and facilities to ensure we continue to deliver the highest quality of cutting-edge research, clinical care and patient outcomes.
The Clinical Academic role
The successful applicants will work within the NIHR-funded Exeter Biomedical Research Centre to build capacity in our “Genetics and Genomics theme”, co-led by Prof Caroline Wright and Prof Emma Baple. The UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative, (coordinated by Exeter) and the Exeter NIHR Clinical Research Facility provide unique opportunities for development of new treatments and diagnostic assays, as well as delivery of experimental medicine and early phase clinical trials.
This is a strategically important position for the University of Exeter as we seek to expand capacity in genomic medicine, strengthen clinical links with local NHS trusts across the South-West and build on our international reputation in genomic research. The Professor post will be split 50:50 and the Senior Lecturer posts 40:60 across University of Exeter and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are particularly interested in individuals who want to help shape one of the world’s leading centres in genomic medicine. We are looking for current and future research leaders with a drive to use genomics to make a real difference to patients, who are keen to collaborate with researchers from across different disciplines. Individuals with expertise in rare or common disease genomics, neurodevelopmental/neurodegenerative disorders, cancer genomics, data science and functional genomics are particularly encouraged to apply, and would benefit from existing infrastructure, research staff and datasets.
We are looking for outstanding clinical academics with a track record or clear ability and potential to attract substantial grant funding and with an established or growing track record in high quality publications.
More details about the Clinical role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, region-wide service at a pivotal moment. With main hubs in Exeter and Bristol, and clinics delivered across the region, our service is underpinned by nationally and internationally renowned genomics laboratories, strong academic partnerships, a reputation for fostering and supporting clinical academics, and high-performing multidisciplinary teams. We aim to provide high-quality, equitable care to a population of over 4.4 million people living across the South West. You'll benefit from:
* Support for any subspecialty interest including paediatrics, prenatal, cancer, cardiac and neurogenetics
* A team of experienced genetic counsellors, genomic practitioners, family history coordinators and skilled administrative staff
* Integrated digital systems (Epic and PhenoTips) for seamless, data-informed care
* Direct collaboration with the South West Genomics Medicine Service, which leads the Rare Disease and Functional Genomics NHS Network of Excellence and the NHS England's flag-ship national rapid whole genome sequencing service for acutely unwell children delivered by the Exeter laboratory
Whether you thrive in a vibrant academic city or a rural or coastal location this is your chance to deliver high-impact care while enjoying the lifestyle and career flexibility that the South West offers.
Job Description and Person Specification
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of these roles at both Senior Lecturer and Professor level. Please see attached candidate brochure.
What the University can offer you
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
- Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and are ranked in the top 200 universities globally, placed 155th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 170th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research and are one of only four Russell Group universities to achieve a ‘triple’ Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, with Gold ratings for overall performance, Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
The University of Exeter ranks 11th in the Complete University Guide (2026) with 20 subjects ranking in the top 10. Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. Excellence in research is evidenced by 99 percent of the University’s research being judged as international quality and 100 percent of submitted health research impact being judged as world leading or internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2021).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Prof Emma Baple (Clinical Academic Professor of Genomic Medicine; e.baple@exeter.ac.uk), Prof Caroline Wright (Professor of Genomic Medicine; Caroline.Wright@exeter.ac.uk) or Prof Richard Holland (Dean of the University of Exeter Medical School; r.holland3@exeter.ac.uk.
For more information about the clinical aspects of the role please contact Dr Emma Kivuva (Interim Clinical Director South West Clinical Genetics Service; emma.kivuva@nhs.net)
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
