Senior Genetic Counsellor - Cancer Genetics & Risk

London North West Healthcare Nhs Trust; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Genetic Counsellor with substantial post-qualification experience in cancer genetics to manage autonomous caseloads and provide clear, compassionate counselling to patients and families.

The post emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, safeguarding, and data protection, with a focus on high-quality patient care within the Trust’s genetics services.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification or equivalent supervised experience in genetic/genomic counselling.
• Knowledge of cancer genetics and family-history assessment.
• Ability to communicate highly complex and distressing information clearly and sensitively.

Skills

Counselling skills

Communication

Autonomous decision-making

Documentation

Education

First degree + MSc in Genetic Counselling

Tools

CanRisk

Job description

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Genetic Counsellor with substantial post-qualification experience in cancer genetics to manage autonomous caseloads and provide clear, compassionate counselling to patients and families.

The post emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, safeguarding, and data protection, with a focus on high-quality patient care within the Trust’s genetics services.