Genetic Counsellor Trainee

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dundee is seeking a Genetic Counsellor/Trainee to join their clinical genetics team. This role involves delivering a comprehensive genetic counselling service, focusing on cancer and a variety of genetic conditions. Candidates must have or be close to completing an MSc in Genetic Counselling or possess relevant nursing qualifications. The successful applicant will also contribute to teaching and research projects within the department, promoting an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Academy of Healthcare Sciences or working toward registration.
• Demonstrated ability to work towards MSc.
• Accredited counselling skills training and completion of a science course in human genetics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive service including outreach clinics.
• Focus on cancer and other genetic conditions.
• Contribute to teaching programmes and research projects.

Skills

Genetic counselling expertise

Ability to work as part of a team

Teaching and research contribution

Education

MSc in Genetic/Genomic Counselling

Current UK NMC registration

First level degree

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

Genetic Counsellor/ Trainee

(Consideration will be given to appoint at entry level/trainee level under Annex 21 (ii) conditions)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Genetic Counsellor to join a small, friendly and supportive team of Genetic Counsellors in the East of Scotland Clinical Genetics Service based in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

The successful applicant will work as part of the team delivering a comprehensive service including the provision of outreach clinics. The post will have a focus on cancer but there is opportunity to practice over a wide range of genetic conditions.

The post-holder will also contribute to the teaching programmes and research projects within the department and contribute to the development of genetic services.

For appointment at Band 7 applicants should be registered with the Academy of Healthcare Sciences (AHCS) or be working toward registration.

Consideration will be given to appoint at entry level/ trainee level under Annex 21 conditions. For this the applicant should have or be close to completion of an MSc in Genetic/Genomic Counselling or be an experienced nurse or midwife with current UK NMC registration and a first level degree, with demonstrated ability to work towards MSc, or Academically accredited counselling skills training and completion of a science course in human genetics.

Informal enquiries to: Kirsten Henderson, Principal Genetic Counsellor 01382 632035/[e-mail]

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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