Genetics Nurse Specialist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Munster; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran seeks a Genetic Specialist Nurse to join the North of Scotland Clinical Genetics Service based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. The post involves managing a mixed genetic case-load across general, cancer, cardiac and prenatal genetics, with clinics for inherited conditions being developed.

You will work with a dedicated genetics team and participate in teaching and research, with opportunities to network with other national genetic centres to advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Experienced registered nurse with interest in genetics.
• Some genetic knowledge and experience with clinical genetics would be advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different care delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to running clinics for inherited conditions.
• Manage a mixed case-load across general, cancer, cardiac and prenatal genetics.
• Engage in teaching and research opportunities and collaborate with national genetic centres.

Skills

Registered nurse

Genetic knowledge

Clinical nursing

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Genetic Specialist Nurse to join the North of Scotland Clinical Genetics Service, who will be based in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. This Service serves a population of around 850,000, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles. It comprises a team of Clinical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors, Genetic Research Nurses/Associates, Administrative, and Molecular and Cytogenetic staff.

The service has strongly established links with Child Health Services (including Community Child Health and Learning Disability Services), with Maternity Services at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, and with Acute Medical and Surgical Services for adults. There is also close collaboration with the University of Aberdeen Institute of Medical Sciences and Applied Health Sciences.

We are seeking a highly motivated nurse with a keen interest in the science of underlying disease and translating this to patient care. The ability to learn and be flexible in care delivery models is essential to this role where the care of the family unit is key.

The successful candidate will join the existing Genetics team in Inverness. He /she will work with the team to manage the mixed case-load including a variety of general genetic conditions, cancer genetics, cardiac and pre-natal genetics. The team see patients across the life course, from pre-pregnancy and fertility conversations, childhood, adult and late onset disease. The successful candidate will work towards running clinics for some inherited conditions. He /she will demonstrate an understanding of the psychosocial impact of how genetic conditions affect patients and their families.

Participation in teaching and research is encouraged and there will be opportunity to network with colleagues in the other National Genetic Centres in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow at various forums and study days.

Applicants must be an experienced registered nurse. Some genetic knowledge and experience of working with Clinical genetics would be an advantage.

Informal enquiries are welcomed to

Genetic Counsellor Annie Johnes email: [e-mail] tel [phone]

Genetic Counsellor Lesley Snadden email: [e-mail] tel [phone]

Clinical Nurse Manager Julie English email: [e-mail]