Genetic Counsellor

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley in Wellington is seeking a part-time Genetic Counsellor to provide genetic counselling services at Wellington Hospital and outreach sites. You will determine eligibility for testing, registries and research protocols under supervision.

The team operates within Genetic Health Service NZ with a mix of clinical, counselling and outreach roles. A Masters in genetic counselling and HGSA certification progression are required, with

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or equivalent in genetic counselling.
• Commitment to participate in the HGSA Genetic Counsellor certification programme.
• Experience within a range of genetic settings is preferable (cancer genetics, prenatal and adult counselling).

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counselling services for patients in Wellington Hospital and outreach locations under supervision.
• Determine patient eligibility for additional genetic testing, family registries, and/or research protocols.
• Practice in line with HGSA/ASGC ethical standards.

Skills

Genetic counselling

Clinical communication

Education

Masters Degree in Genetic Counselling

HGSA Certification Programme

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley – Wellington, North Island

Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months Parental Leave Cover), Part-Time (0.7FTE / 28 hours per week / Monday - Friday)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

To provide genetic counselling services for patients in Wellington Hospital and outreach locations under the supervision of the Clinical Leader and senior genetic counselling staff. To determine patient eligibility for additional genetic testing, family registries, and/or research protocols. To practice in a manner consistent with established ethical standards as provided the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) and Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors (ASGC)

About the Team/Service Location

Genetic Health Service NZ (GHSNZ) is a multidisciplinary national service with clinical diagnostic, genetic counselling and genetic laboratory components. The clinical service is delivered by out of 3 sites, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch by way of an extensive Outreach Program to all regions of Aotearoa/NZ. The Wellington based team has an establishment of 3.55 FTE clinical geneticists, 1.0 FTE registrar, 4.60 FTE genetic counsellors and 2.8 FTE clinic administrators.

About you

• Masters Degree or equivalent in genetic counselling
• A commitment to participate in the HGSA Genetic Counsellor certification programme
• Experience within a range of genetic settings is preferable e.g. cancer genetics, prenatal and adult counselling

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.