Genetic Counsellor

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

DBS cost recovery

Job summary

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Genetic Counsellor to join the Liverpool Centre for Genomic Medicine. You will deliver genetic counselling across paediatrics, prenatal and cancer predisposition, while contributing to research and education.

The post may involve band 6 levels and is based in the Cheshire and Merseyside region. The role requires registration with AHCS/HCPC and the ability to travel across the region; you will work within a patient-centred,

Qualifications

• Must have worked as a Genetic Counsellor in a Regional Clinical Genomics Service.
• Current Genetic Counsellor Registration with the AHCS or HCPC.
• Ability to travel across region.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counselling to families for paediatrics, adult, prenatal, fetal medicine, cancer predisposition and predictive testing.
• Manage your own clinical caseload autonomously and deliver high-quality counselling.
• Participate in research, audit, teaching and education.

Skills

Genetic counselling

Good interpersonal skills

Teaching

Autonomous working

Microsoft Office

Education

Genetic Counsellor Registration (AHCS/HCPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG ) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women's has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the genetic counselling team at the Liverpool Centre for Genomic Medicine. The team is flexible, responsive and patient focused and would welcome the addition of a genetic counsellor who is registered with the Academy of Health Care Scientists (GCRAB) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). We may consider offering a band 6 post to individuals who are not yet registered with the ACHS or HCPC. The service is based at, and managed by the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, serving the patients of the Cheshire and Merseyside region.

Main duties of the job

This is a challenging, autonomous role and you will be responsible for your own caseload providing genetic counselling to families for a broad range of conditions to include paediatrics, adult, prenatal, fetal medicine, cancer predisposition and predictive testing. You will also be expected to participate in research, audit, teaching and education.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page .

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a member of the team, contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality, specialist genetic counselling service for a population of 2.8 million in the Cheshire and Merseyside Region. To ensure that families referred receive a service which is caring, and scientifically and diagnostically up-to-date.

To act as an educational resource, both to the wider health care system and to trainees in clinical genetics and genetic counselling.

To practice within the ethical guidelines of the Genetic Counsellor Registration Board and, in addition, qualified nurses must adhere to the code of professional conduct as per the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

• To carry out the duties and responsibilities of a genetic counsellor with the aim of helping patients and families:
  comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and the available management;
• Appreciate the way heredity contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives;
• Understand the options (including genetic testing) for dealing with the risk;
• Choose the course of action most appropriate for them;
• Make the best possible adjustment to the disorder/risk of the disorder.

For more details please refer to the the job description and person specification attached.

Person specification

Personal Attributes

• Resilient
• Ability to problem solve with innovation and creativity
• Ability to travel across region

Experience

• Must have worked as a Genetic Counsellor in a Regional Clinical Genomics Service
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of participation in research & audit projects

Qualifications & Learning

• Current Genetic Counsellor Registration with the AHCS or HCPC
• All qualified nurses/midwives/health visitors must maintain current Registration with the NMC
• A knowledge of genetics obtained through graduate/post-graduate courses
• Evidence of formal training in teaching
• Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent clinical caseload.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to build up and maintain positive working relationships.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity to confidential and/or difficult situations
• Flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
• Knowledge of a broad range of genetic conditions
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience of teaching

Posts advertised to 'internal staff' are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: U nder current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 0(enhanced) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post.

The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered.

If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust's recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.

LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Liverpool Women's Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Catherine Houghton Job title Lead Consultant Genetic Counsellor Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0151 802 5003 Additional information Catherine Houghton, Lead Consultant Genetic Counsellor or Claire Brooks Principal Genetic Counsellor on 0151 802 5008/5003.