Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the genetic counselling team at the Liverpool Centre for Genomic Medicine. The team is flexible, responsive and patient focused and would welcome the addition of a genetic counsellor who is registered with the Academy of Health Care Scientists (GCRAB) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) . We may consider offering a band 6 post to individuals who are not yet registered with the ACHS or HCPC. The service is based at, and managed by the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, serving the patients of the Cheshire and Merseyside region.
Main duties of the job
This is a challenging, autonomous role and you will be responsible for your own caseload providing genetic counselling to families for a broad range of conditions to include paediatrics, adult, prenatal, fetal medicine, cancer predisposition and predictive testing. You will also be expected to participate in research, audit, teaching and education.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Access to car for work purposes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilient
- Ability to problem solve with innovation and creativity
Experience
Essential
- Must have worked as a Genetic Counsellor in a Regional Clinical Genetics Centre
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research & audit projects
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Current Genetic Counsellor Registration with the AHCS or HCPC
- All qualified nurses/midwives/health visitors must maintain current Registration with the NMC
- A knowledge of genetics obtained through graduate/post-graduate courses
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training in teaching
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent clinical caseload.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and to build up and maintain positive working relationships.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to confidential and/or difficult situations
- Flexibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
- Knowledge of a broad range of genetic conditions
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Access to car for work purposes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilient
- Ability to problem solve with innovation and creativity
Experience
Essential
- Must have worked as a Genetic Counsellor in a Regional Clinical Genetics Centre
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research & audit projects
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Current Genetic Counsellor Registration with the AHCS or HCPC
- All qualified nurses/midwives/health visitors must maintain current Registration with the NMC
- A knowledge of genetics obtained through graduate/post-graduate courses
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training in teaching
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent clinical caseload.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and to build up and maintain positive working relationships.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to confidential and/or difficult situations
- Flexibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
- Knowledge of a broad range of genetic conditions
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
