Senior Grade Genetic Counsellor
2 days ago
The purpose of the post is to provide increased access to genetic testing and counselling to children, adolescents and young adults with cancer, and their families. This post is within the CHI Genetic Counselling Team and will support the care of patients who attend the National Children's Cancer Service (NCCS) and the National Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Network.
Responsibilities- Comprehend the medical facts of a patient's case, 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 specified relatives
- Understand the options for dealing with the risk of recurrence, playing a vital role in providing one-off and ongoing support to patients and their families, in choosing the course of action most appropriate to them
- Support patients/families in making the best possible adjustment to the disorder/risk of the disorder
- An Approved Master of Science degree in Genetic/Genomic Counselling
- OR Attainment of the NHS Scientific Training Programme (STP) in Genomic Counselling
- OR A qualification recognised for professional registration via the grandfather clause by the GCRAB/AHCS or an equivalent overseas Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory Body AND hold current registration with that Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory Body
- AND At least 3 years' full time equivalent post-qualification clinical experience
- Maintain live registration on the AHCS register (attained via the Genetic Counsellor Registration Advisory Board) or an equivalent Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory Body covering the region
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
- Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV; CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letters is by 24th of September by 23:45. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on the Careers page by clicking 'Apply for Job'. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this post, please contact Claire Giffney. For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Onboarding and Start DatesCHI has transitioned to a process of one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and secondments. This update aligns with changes in our payroll and the launch of our new corporate induction program. You must complete mandatory training at least 7 days prior to your commencement date. If pre-employment and mandatory training are not completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Commencement dates for 2025:
- October 13th
- November 10th
- December 15th
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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