Genetic Counsellor: Autonomy in Prenatal & Cardiac Genetics

NHS Grampian; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian in Aberdeen is seeking a Genetic Counsellor to join the North of Scotland Clinical Genetics Service. You will manage a mixed caseload across general, cancer, cardiac and prenatal genetics and contribute to autonomous counsellor-led follow-up clinics.

There is encouragement for teaching and research, plus networking with colleagues in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The post welcomes Registered Genetic Counsellors or those with an MSc in Genetic/Genomic Counselling, and may consider

Qualifications

• Applicants will be a Registered Genetic Counsellor or have completed an MSc in Genetic/Genomic Counselling or be a Registered Nurse with equivalent experience in Clinical Genetics.
• Consideration may be given to appoint at entry/ trainee level under Annex 21 conditions.
• Academically accredited counselling skills training and completion of a science course in human genetics would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload including general, cancer, cardiac and prenatal genetics.
• Work towards autonomous counsellor-led follow-up clinics for management of inherited conditions.
• Participate in teaching and research and network with colleagues at other national Genetic Centres.

Education

MSc in Genetic/Genomic Counselling

NMC registration

Job description

NHS Grampian in Aberdeen is seeking a Genetic Counsellor to join the North of Scotland Clinical Genetics Service. You will manage a mixed caseload across general, cancer, cardiac and prenatal genetics and contribute to autonomous counsellor-led follow-up clinics.

There is encouragement for teaching and research, plus networking with colleagues in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The post welcomes Registered Genetic Counsellors or those with an MSc in Genetic/Genomic Counselling, and may consider