Prenatal Genetics Counsellor – Multidisciplinary Team

Scarborough Health Network; New Forest; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a Genetics Counsellor to join the Women & Children’s Program. You will assess and support prenatal and general genetics counselling, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and coordinate patient care with regional services.

The role emphasizes risk assessments, education, and collaborative practice with physicians and other professionals. Qualifications include a Master's in genetic counselling, CAGC certification/eligibility, and at least one year of

Qualifications

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision and as part of a Regional Genetics Service.
• Provides prenatal and general genetics counselling services (risk assessment, testing options, booking procedures, communication of results, education materials).
• Works with physician-geneticist and regional genetics centre in care team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a multidisciplinary family-centred environment.
• Initiate referrals to hospital and community-based programs as needed.
• Maintain quality assurance in genetic counselling services and participate in continuing medical education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Lean awareness

Education

Masters degree in genetic counselling

Board certified or Board eligible (CAGC)

1 year of recent genetic counselling experience

Job description

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a Genetics Counsellor to join the Women & Children’s Program. You will assess and support prenatal and general genetics counselling, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and coordinate patient care with regional services.

The role emphasizes risk assessments, education, and collaborative practice with physicians and other professionals. Qualifications include a Master's in genetic counselling, CAGC certification/eligibility, and at least one year of