Job summary
- To provide family history assessment to patients with potentially increased risk of cancer within the innovative Virtual Family History Clinic service, hosted by the South West Thames Centre for Genomics.
- To provide screening advice to patients based on family history assessment and other relevant inputs for cancer risk assessment. To develop innovative ways of improving the patient pathway.
- As key member of the project team delivering the service, the postholder will assist with the delivery of the project objectives and support evaluation, audit and service improvement to benefit patient care and improve outcomes.
Main duties of the job
This is to be achieved by: Undertaking competent and evidence-based family history assessment of referred patients in line with local procedures Combining family history and additional information to give screening advice according to local and national protocols Maintaining, updating and reviewing the clinical pathways and data collection to ensure patients receive appropriate screening and management advice Working with clinicians and administrators to ensure an effective and efficient patient pathway is achieved using digital innovation: Family History Questionnaire Service (FHQS) Understanding how and when to refer into inherited cancer genetic services, or for active management To act as a significant educational resource, both to the wider health care system and trainees in mainstream breast and endoscopy and surgical units Participating in audit and innovation in patient pathways Supporting the delivery of the clinical aspects of the Virtual Family History Clinic service, assisting with review and evaluation.
About us
- The South West Thames Regional Genomics Centre provides an integrated Clinical Genetics service for individuals or families who have or are at risk of having a genetic disorder.
- We deliver this service at St George's Hospital, a leading London teaching hospital and one of the largest healthcare units in the UK, as well as in several local district hospitals across the region.
- We provide the highest quality service at regional specialist level for a population of approximately 4 million in the South West Thames area, Surrey and West Sussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The postholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of Outstanding Care, Every Time.
- We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust: being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.
- St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.
- The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.
- The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The postholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of Outstanding Care, Every Time.
- We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust: being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.
- St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.
- The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.
- The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience commensurate with Band 7 application
Desirable
- Evidence of an active interest in further professional development
- Experience in setting up new services or developments Ability to interpret research and apply to practice
- Participation in regular clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and manage independent clinical caseload efficiently.
- Ability to recognise personal boundaries and limitations in knowledge and seek appropriate advice and support from colleagues.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development.
- Familiarity with databases and word processing.
- Communication skills to give and receive complex clinical details with patients, carers and colleagues in sensitive, situations
Desirable
- Advanced Computer skills
- Audit and research
- Experience with CanRisk risk model
Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge of practice in a regional clinical genetics service.
- Awareness and adherence of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors (AGNC) of ethics and the Genetic Counsellor Registration Board (GCRB) competencies of clinical practice.
Other
Essential
- Ability to take constructive feedback and reflect on practice
- Ability to adopt a flexible approach to their case load in order to fulfil the needs of the service.
- Ability to independently travel to peripheral clinics
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NMC Registered) OR Genetic Counsellor Registration Board (GCRB) registered
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level
- Mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience commensurate with Band 7 application
Desirable
- Evidence of an active interest in further professional development
- Experience in setting up new services or developments Ability to interpret research and apply to practice
- Participation in regular clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and manage independent clinical caseload efficiently.
- Ability to recognise personal boundaries and limitations in knowledge and seek appropriate advice and support from colleagues.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development.
- Familiarity with databases and word processing.
- Communication skills to give and receive complex clinical details with patients, carers and colleagues in sensitive, situations
Desirable
- Advanced Computer skills
- Audit and research
- Experience with CanRisk risk model
Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge of practice in a regional clinical genetics service.
- Awareness and adherence of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors (AGNC) of ethics and the Genetic Counsellor Registration Board (GCRB) competencies of clinical practice.
Other
Essential
- Ability to take constructive feedback and reflect on practice
- Ability to adopt a flexible approach to their case load in order to fulfil the needs of the service.
- Ability to independently travel to peripheral clinics
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (NMC Registered) OR Genetic Counsellor Registration Board (GCRB) registered
Desirable
- Educated to Masters level
- Mentorship qualification
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.
