Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available to join our growing team of Genomic Associates and Practitioners at the Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine. This role will include an opportunity to work with mainstream settings to support WGS testing in other specialities as part of a GMSA funded project.
Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine is an integrated multidisciplinary genomic medicine service where Clinical Genetics, Willink Metabolic service, the Manchester Rare Conditions Centre and part of the North West Genomic Laboratory Hub are co-located on the 6th floor of the hospital.
Applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences are welcomed. The post would suit an individual with healthcare experience who is confident communicating with patients and families. Previous Genomic Practitioner experience, including WGS conversations, would be desirable. A caring and compassionate nature, empathic and non-judgmental approach and understanding of clinical genetics and attention to detail is essential.
Although fixed term for one year, we are hopeful the roles will become a substantive part of our clinical genetics workforce.
Main duties of the job
The role is responsible for facilitating the collection of information, consent, samples and test results to enable genomic counselling and testing for patients with rare diseases and their family members. Working within the clinical genetics department, the role will involve communicating with patients and their families directly by phone call and face to face to obtain family and medical histories to facilitate the diagnosis of genetic and genomic conditions. It will include obtaining appropriate samples for genetic testing and recording consent for these where appropriate. It will involve developing relationships with other specialities to support pathways for WGS testing outside of genetic services.
The Genomic Practitioner will work with families either prior or post clinic to improve experience and outcomes. The Genomic Practitioner will also help to facilitate access to the service, particularly amongst marginalised communities and families who are difficult to engage.
Each Genomic Practitioner will be allocated to one or two clinical subspecialty, to support the clinical work within those clinical teams and prioritise the genomic practitioner work needed within those teams.
Other roles may include facilitating patient support days, patient engagement events, professional education events and coordinating multidisciplinary meetings. Joining a team of Genomic Associates and Practitioners.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional health qualification - registered nurse, health visitor, or midwife with a degree in nursing or Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Genetics, Biological Sciences, Psychology)
Desirable
- Counselling certificate or counselling training
- Relevant genomics training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing information systems and developing databases and spreadsheets
- Experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with families with inherited or rare disease
- Experience of NHS healthcare
- Experience of discussing sensitive and confidential information with patients
- Knowledge of Genetics
- Knowledge of the work of Clinical Genetics specialty
- Experience of delivering training or education in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional health qualification - registered nurse, health visitor, or midwife with a degree in nursing or Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Genetics, Biological Sciences, Psychology)
Desirable
- Counselling certificate or counselling training
- Relevant genomics training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing information systems and developing databases and spreadsheets
- Experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with families with inherited or rare disease
- Experience of NHS healthcare
- Experience of discussing sensitive and confidential information with patients
- Knowledge of Genetics
- Knowledge of the work of Clinical Genetics specialty
- Experience of delivering training or education in a healthcare setting
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine
St. Mary's Hospital, Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
