Job summary
The Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine (OxGEM) based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford is seeking an enthusiastic practitioner to join our dynamic team . The post holder will work closely with our "General Genetics" team to gather medical and family history information in a compassionate manner in preparation for a Clinical Genetics appointment with either a Consultant Clinical Geneticist or Genetic Counsellor. This will involve: taking family histories from patients; explaining the genetic appointment and genetic testing process; obtaining relevant medical records; sending emails and requesting blood samples prior to appointment as necessary. The post holder will require initiative and the ability to work autonomously, with support from the wider clinical team. Strong organisational skills and familiarity with computers are important, as well as compassionate communication skills (spoken and written) and team working ability in accordance with OUH Trust Values. There is an existing network of family history nurses/coordinators in OUH Trust. The successful post holder will receive education and training in clinical genetics/genomics and genetic software. While this post does not provide training or lead to registration as a Genetic Counsellor, it does meet the standard required for successful for revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Main duties of the job
*Sensitively elicit an accurate personal and family medical history by telephone or video appointment, with an awareness that patients may have significant cognitive disability and/or challenging personal circumstances related to the referral reason which may impact on the telephone/video consultation
*Confirm diagnoses of patient and relatives prior to clinic appointment to ensure clinical accuracy in both routine and urgent situations
*Explain and organise a limited number of genetic tests for patients such as arrays on behalf of the supervising genetics professional
*Provide training and education for students and trainees within clinical genetics as well as nursing and other healthcare professionals outside of clinical genetics to support the NHS genomic medicine service.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description
Draw family history diagrams both on paper and or software while speaking to a patient over the phone, checking and augmenting family history drawings produced by patient facing software
Draw on existing clinical experience in combination with training (provided) and daily autonomous preparation to correctly elicit relevant medical details dependant on reason for referral/suspected underlying rare disorder
Sensitively contact patients (and relatives when appropriate) for further information and offer DNA storage when relevant
Communicate respectfully and compassionately with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals by phone and email
Request pathology, medical or genetic test reports for patients and their relatives (with appropriate consent) to confirm the rare disorder in the family to ensure we are offering our patients the best possible diagnostic service
Supervise and train genomic associates and genomic assistants to support the post holder and others in the wider service
Create and update relevant clinical pathways as needed
Work with other members of the clinical genetics team to ensure best possible care and act as patient advocate at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description
Draw family history diagrams both on paper and or software while speaking to a patient over the phone, checking and augmenting family history drawings produced by patient facing software
Draw on existing clinical experience in combination with training (provided) and daily autonomous preparation to correctly elicit relevant medical details dependant on reason for referral/suspected underlying rare disorder
Sensitively contact patients (and relatives when appropriate) for further information and offer DNA storage when relevant
Communicate respectfully and compassionately with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals by phone and email
Request pathology, medical or genetic test reports for patients and their relatives (with appropriate consent) to confirm the rare disorder in the family to ensure we are offering our patients the best possible diagnostic service
Supervise and train genomic associates and genomic assistants to support the post holder and others in the wider service
Create and update relevant clinical pathways as needed
Work with other members of the clinical genetics team to ensure best possible care and act as patient advocate at all times
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- NMC registered nurse/midwife or HCPC registered Allied Healthcare professional
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, letter writing skills
- Familiarity with computers
- Compassionate manner
- Experience of working with people who are distressed
- Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to adapt to change, including undertaking training for personal and service development
- Ability to enter data accurately on computer systems and maintain computer and paper filing and records systems
- Initiative & Ability to efficiently organise and prioritise own work load, with a minimum of supervision
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- A knowledge of genetics gained through undergraduate post graduate courses
- Experience with oncology or inherited disorders within a medical specialty
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- NMC registered nurse/midwife or HCPC registered Allied Healthcare professional
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, letter writing skills
- Familiarity with computers
- Compassionate manner
- Experience of working with people who are distressed
- Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to adapt to change, including undertaking training for personal and service development
- Ability to enter data accurately on computer systems and maintain computer and paper filing and records systems
- Initiative & Ability to efficiently organise and prioritise own work load, with a minimum of supervision
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- A knowledge of genetics gained through undergraduate post graduate courses
- Experience with oncology or inherited disorders within a medical specialty
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford Centre for Genomic Medicine
OxGEM Building Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Oxford
OX3 7HE
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
