Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Wessex Clinical Genetics Service is delighted to be recruiting a Band 7 permanent (0.8 WTE) Genetic Counsellor. NHS genetic services are undergoing radical changes as we move to a national genomic medicine service and transform care for people with rare diseases and cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and dynamic genetic counselling team as it enters this new era of genomic medicine.
About the team
Wessex Clinical Genetics Service is a regional specialist service providing a high-quality genetic counselling service (Rare Disease, Cardiac, Cancer and Prenatal) and consultancy for a population of three million in the Wessex Region (Hampshire, Dorset, South Wiltshire and Isle of Wight). We are part of the Central and South NHS Genomic Medicine Service Alliance.
We are an innovative centre and have close links to the University of Southampton. We are a host centre for the Scientific Training Programme (STP) in Genomic counselling and are delivering the MSc in Genomic Medicine. We regularly host MSc students and STP trainees as part of an ongoing commitment to teaching and supporting the growth of the profession.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
With guidance from the Principal Genetic Counsellors and medical team, you will help individuals and families deal with a genetic disorder. This is to be achieved by supporting the clients and their families to:
Comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder, and the available management Appreciate the way in which heredity contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in relatives Understand the alternatives for dealing with the risk of recurrence Help the clients choose the course of action which seems to them most appropriate Make the best possible adjustment to the disorder in an affected family member and/or the risk of recurrence of that disorder. Have timely access to medical and genetics expertise and screening
This is a challenging, autonomous role and you will be responsible for your own caseload providing patient focused genetic counselling to families for a broad range of rare disease and cancer predisposition conditions and offer both prenatal and predictive testing. You will also be expected to participate in research, audit, teaching and education. As a team we are committed to continued professional development and education and will support opportunities to do this.Applicants should be registered, or be eligible to register, with the AHCS as a Genetic Counsellor according to GCRAB criteria. Please see www.gcrb.org.uk for eligibility criteria. We recognise internationally obtained MSc Genetic Counselling qualifications as per GCRAB reciprocity agreements, providing applicants are eligible to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
With guidance from the Principal Genetic Counsellors and medical team, you will help individuals and families deal with a genetic disorder. This is to be achieved by supporting the clients and their families to:
Comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder, and the available management Appreciate the way in which heredity contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in relatives Understand the alternatives for dealing with the risk of recurrence Help the clients choose the course of action which seems to them most appropriate Make the best possible adjustment to the disorder in an affected family member and/or the risk of recurrence of that disorder. Have timely access to medical and genetics expertise and screening
This is a challenging, autonomous role and you will be responsible for your own caseload providing patient focused genetic counselling to families for a broad range of rare disease and cancer predisposition conditions and offer both prenatal and predictive testing. You will also be expected to participate in research, audit, teaching and education. As a team we are committed to continued professional development and education and will support opportunities to do this.Applicants should be registered, or be eligible to register, with the AHCS as a Genetic Counsellor according to GCRAB criteria. Please see www.gcrb.org.uk for eligibility criteria. We recognise internationally obtained MSc Genetic Counselling qualifications as per GCRAB reciprocity agreements, providing applicants are eligible to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Genetic Counselling (following BSc/BA in a relevant subject) and registered with AHCS (Genetic Counsellor) OR RGN, RMN or similar with a BSc/BA or MSc in a relevant subject and registered with AHCS (Genetic counsellor) OR Completed an STP in Genomic counselling and registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Certificate level counselling qualification
- Teaching Qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience in Genetic Counselling
Desirable
- Experience within the NHS
- Experience with both Cancer and General genetics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
- Familiarity with databases and word processing
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Genetic Counselling (following BSc/BA in a relevant subject) and registered with AHCS (Genetic Counsellor) OR RGN, RMN or similar with a BSc/BA or MSc in a relevant subject and registered with AHCS (Genetic counsellor) OR Completed an STP in Genomic counselling and registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Certificate level counselling qualification
- Teaching Qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience in Genetic Counselling
Desirable
- Experience within the NHS
- Experience with both Cancer and General genetics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
- Familiarity with databases and word processing
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
