Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, motivated and supportive team of Genetic Counsellors in the East Anglian Clinical Genetics Service. The post will include a mixed caseload. We are based at Addenbrooke's Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, which enables close collaboration with other specialties and plenty of CPD/teaching opportunities.
We deliver genetics clinics in-person and virtually from Addenbrooke's Hospital, as well as from a number of hospitals across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. We currently operate a hybrid working policy, with a minimum of 50% of working hours spent in a formal work setting (eg office or in-person clinic).
This post is for a fixed term 1.0 WTE Band 7 Genetic Counsellor to cover maternity leave. We welcome applications from experienced or newly registered Genetic Counsellors, or Genetic Counsellors due to register in the near future. A successful candidate who is eligible for registration but not yet registered at the time of commencement of the post would be appointed under Annex 21 terms.
Interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 11th February 2025 and interested applicants are very welcome to make contact or arrange a visit in advance.
Main duties of the job
o To provide a high quality genetic counselling service at regional specialist level and support families with a genetic disordero To comprehend and communicate the medical and scientific facts including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and the risk of recurrence in specified relativeso To support patients and families in their decision makingo To participate in education of other healthcare professionalso To work autonomously and as part of a team
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29th January 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 11th February 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29th January 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 11th February 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current GCRB registration as a Genetic Counsellor or Current HCPC registration as a Genomic Counsellor
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Full driving license
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in Clinical Genetics
- Experience of initiating & delivering change
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Previous work within the NHS
- Experience in cancer, cardiac, prenatal and general genetics
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Genetics
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Previous relevant publications
Skills
Essential
- Ability to talk to patients and relatives about complex and sensitive clinical issues
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs
- Able to work unsupervised and manage own workload with effective time-management
Desirable
- Effective use of IT and electronic patient records
- Leadership skills
Additional requirements
Essential
- Act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with AGNC Code of Conduct
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current GCRB registration as a Genetic Counsellor or Current HCPC registration as a Genomic Counsellor
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Full driving license
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in Clinical Genetics
- Experience of initiating & delivering change
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Previous work within the NHS
- Experience in cancer, cardiac, prenatal and general genetics
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Genetics
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Previous relevant publications
Skills
Essential
- Ability to talk to patients and relatives about complex and sensitive clinical issues
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs
- Able to work unsupervised and manage own workload with effective time-management
Desirable
- Effective use of IT and electronic patient records
- Leadership skills
Additional requirements
Essential
- Act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with AGNC Code of Conduct
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).