Genomic Practitioner | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Genomic Practitioner to communicate with patients, gather family histories, and support genomic testing processes. Responsibilities include patient liaison, data management, and coordination of testing pathways. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment. Applicants should demonstrate effective communication skills and IT proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient communication and data documentation.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Understanding of genomic testing processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with patients and families to gather and document histories.
• Support decisions about genomic testing.
• Coordinate genomic testing pathways and track sample status.
• Assist in service development and audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

IT proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint)

Data management

Tools

Cerner

Phenotips

Job description

The postholder will communicate with patients and their families directly by telephone, video call and face to face to obtain family and medical histories, documenting consent and where relevant obtaining appropriate samples for genetic testing.

Under supervision, the post holder will also support the team with keeping spreadsheets, databases and portals updated for gene carriers. They may also support the team with data entry for online cancer risk assessments and generating a risk calculation for interpretation and use by genetic counsellors and clinical geneticists.

Therole may also involve MDT coordination and collection of data for clinical audits.

The post holder will work within the Clinical Genomics Service under the guidance and supervision of Genetic Counsellors and Clinical Geneticists and is required to work to departmental Standard Operating Procedures, and current professional standards. The Genomic Practitioner is responsible for their own work, with the ultimate responsibility for diagnosis, risk assessment, counselling and genetic tests resting with more senior staff (genetic counsellors and clinical geneticists). The role involves communicating regularly with patients and with clinical, laboratory and administrative teams within other services.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with patients, families, clinical teams and labs to gather/document family history, consent and clinical information.
• Support informed decision-making about genomic testing including reasons, outcomes, timelines, data security and research opportunities.
• Communicate compassionately and facilitate understanding for all patients, including those from diverse or marginalised backgrounds.
• Send and process information/consent packs before/after clinics.
• Accurately document patient interactions, consent and results in line with NHS/Trust policies.
• Coordinate and track genomic testing pathways, including blood/saliva and tumour/tissue samples, keeping clinicians and patients updated.
• Under supervision, complete referrals to screening services and track acceptance.
• Assist in reviewing genetic test reports and liaise with labs to request variant reviews.
• Respond appropriately to information requests from other services.
• Manage distressed patient contact professionally, escalating when required.
• Maintain confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding standards.
• Assist with service development, audits, research data collection and patient information systems.
• Participate in MDTs, patient support events and training.
• Prepare standard letters and communications; proficient use of IT systems (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Cerner, Phenotips).
• Promote flexible, cooperative team working and uphold Trust values in all interactions.

The department provides a comprehensive genetic service to 4.1 million in the NW London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. There are close links with St. Mark’s Hospital Familial Cancer Clinic. Clinics are conducted from our base at Northwick Park Hospital and at peripheral clinics within the NW Thames region.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025.