Senior Genetic Counsellor

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Genetic Counsellor to join a dynamic team in the Division of Medical Oncology. The role involves providing pre and post genetic testing counselling for patients referred for hereditary cancer syndromes. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling and have 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this position, along with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling is required.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in cancer genetics service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post genetic testing counselling.
• Assess family history for hereditary syndromes.
• Assist patients with pre-test concerns.
• Provide risk management recommendations post-counselling.
• Document patient visits and communications.
• Provide genetic education for trainees and medical professionals.
• Participate in research projects related to cancer genetics.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling (or equivalent)

Job description

About Us

The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is a leading national and regional tertiary cancer centre, attending to the majority of cancer cases in Singapore’s public healthcare sector. We offer world class oncology care by having the best talent, doing robust clinical and translational research and leading education efforts to improve cancer outcomes. Join us to build a meaningful career and offer patients hope for a cancer-free tomorrow.

About the Role

You will be working in Division of Medical Oncology, Cancer इच्छा Service and be part of a dynamic team to provide pre and post genetic testing counselling for patients referred for hereditary cancer syndromes.

Responsibilities

• Assess a family history to explain for possible hereditary syndromes, use validated risk models to calculate and provide advice in cancer risks, explanation on hereditary conditions and subsequent appropriate risk management during pre- counselling.
• Assist patients to understand and manage pre-test concerns such as ethical, social and legal implications of genetic tests.
• Provide result interpretation and appropriate risk management recommendations, arrange and refer patients to appropriate sub-specialities for management during post-counselling.
• Handle case management of patients by documenting patients visits, communication, tests and results efficiently with timely and well co-ordinated schedules for genetic tests with laboratories.
• Collate and organise written, verbal communication, counselling details and genetic testing results in reports for consultants.
• Provide genetic education and supervision for genetic trainees and medical professionals.
• Participate and involved in research projects (quantitative or qualitative research) related to cancer genetics.
• Perform duties assigned by the Head of Cancer Genetics Service.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience working in a cancer genetics service preferred.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously and good team player.
• Demonstrate evidence-based decisiveness and possess empathy-driven counseling techniques.