Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Wessex Clinical Genetics Service is delighted to invite applications for a Principal Genetic Counsellor (Band 8a) permanent (1.0 WTE). NHS genetic services are undergoing radical changes as we move to a national genomic medicine service and transform care for people with rare diseases and cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead an established and dynamic genetic counselling team, primarily in cancer genetics.
Wessex Clinical Genetics Service is a regional specialist service providing a high quality genetic counselling service (General/ Cancer& Prenatal) and consultancy for a population of 3 million in the Wessex Region (Hants, Dorset, South Wilts and Isle of Wight). We are now part of the Central and South NHS Genomic Medicine Service Alliance.
The main the roles and responsibilities will be to:o Take a lead role in providing high quality genetic counselling service and consultancy at regional specialist level, for a population of 3 million in the Wessex Region (Hampshire, Dorset, S. Wiltshire, and Isle of Wight) o To act as a significant educational resource to the wider health care system, trainees in clinical genetics and genetic counselling, and the public.o To provide line management and support for genetic counsellors and Pre-registration Genetic counsellors.o Propose, implement and co-ordinate research programmes in clinical genetics.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled genetic counsellor preferably with experience in service planning and development and of the formulation of policies and protocols. The individual will be able to demonstrate management and leadership skills.
We are an innovative centre and were appointed as a Genomic Medicine Centre as part of the 100,000 genome project. We are committed to professional development and education. We are a host centre for the new Scientific Training Programme (STP) in Genomic counselling and are delivering the MSc in Genomic Medicine.
We recognise internationally obtained MSc Genetic Counselling qualifications as per GCRAB overseas agreements, providing applicants are eligible to work in the UK.
For informal enquiries contact Melanie Watson (melanie.watson@uhs.nhs.uk) and/or Athalie Melville (athalie.melville@uhs.nhs.uk) on telephone 02381206170 . Application packs are available from: www.jobs.nhs.uk
The main the roles and responsibilities will be to: Take a lead role in providing high quality genetic counselling service and consultancy at regional specialist level, for a population of 3 million in the Wessex Region (Hampshire, Dorset, S. Wiltshire, and Isle of Wight) To act as a significant educational resource to the wider health care system, trainees in clinical genetics and genetic counselling, and the public. To provide line management and support for genetic counsellors and Pre-registration Genetic counsellors. Propose, implement and co-ordinate research programmes in clinical genetics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled genetic counsellor preferably with experience in service planning and development and of the formulation of policies and protocols. The individual will be able to demonstrate management and leadership skills.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled genetic counsellor preferably with experience in service planning and development and of the formulation of policies and protocols. The individual will be able to demonstrate management and leadership skills.
We are an innovative centre and were appointed as a Genomic Medicine Centre as part of the 100,000 genome project. We are committed to professional development and education. We are a host centre for the new Scientific Training Programme (STP) in Genomic counselling and are delivering the MSc in Genomic Medicine.
We recognise internationally obtained MSc Genetic Counselling qualifications as per GCRAB overseas agreements, providing applicants are eligible to work in the UK.
For informal enquiries contact Melanie Watson (melanie.watson@uhs.nhs.uk) and/or Athalie Melville (athalie.melville@uhs.nhs.uk) on telephone 02381206170 . Application packs are available from: www.jobs.nhs.uk
The main the roles and responsibilities will be to: Take a lead role in providing high quality genetic counselling service and consultancy at regional specialist level, for a population of 3 million in the Wessex Region (Hampshire, Dorset, S. Wiltshire, and Isle of Wight) To act as a significant educational resource to the wider health care system, trainees in clinical genetics and genetic counselling, and the public. To provide line management and support for genetic counsellors and Pre-registration Genetic counsellors. Propose, implement and co-ordinate research programmes in clinical genetics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled genetic counsellor preferably with experience in service planning and development and of the formulation of policies and protocols. The individual will be able to demonstrate management and leadership skills.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- AHCS or HCPC registration
- MSc Genetic Counselling (following BSc/BA in a relevant subject) and registered with AHCS (Genetic Counsellor) OR RGN, RMN or similar with a BSc/BA or MSc in a relevant subject and registered with AHCS (Genetic counsellor) OR Completed an STP in Genomic counselling (either with HCPC registration or pending)
- Experience in Genetic Counselling as a genetic counsellor or equivalent
- Experience within an NHS setting
- Ability to work autonomously and manage independent clinical workload
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary teamFormation of policies/protocols
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice developmentManagement of staff
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and insight into the wider implications of their practiceProficient in phlebotomy
- Familiarity with databases and word processingAbility to manage conflict/challenging situations
- Ability to manage and mentor specialist genetic and other staffEvidence of leadership at both a local and national level
- Must be willing to travel to peripheral clinics
Desirable
- Certificate level counselling qualification
- Teaching Qualification
- MSc/PhD in genetics/health/social care
- Experience with audit, evaluation and research
- Service planning/development
- Formation of policies/protocols
- Management of staff
- Proficient in phlebotomy
- Ability to manage conflict/challenging situations
- Ability to manage and mentor specialist genetic and other staffEvidence of leadership at both a local and national level
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- AHCS or HCPC registration
- MSc Genetic Counselling (following BSc/BA in a relevant subject) and registered with AHCS (Genetic Counsellor) OR RGN, RMN or similar with a BSc/BA or MSc in a relevant subject and registered with AHCS (Genetic counsellor) OR Completed an STP in Genomic counselling (either with HCPC registration or pending)
- Experience in Genetic Counselling as a genetic counsellor or equivalent
- Experience within an NHS setting
- Ability to work autonomously and manage independent clinical workload
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary teamFormation of policies/protocols
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice developmentManagement of staff
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and insight into the wider implications of their practiceProficient in phlebotomy
- Familiarity with databases and word processingAbility to manage conflict/challenging situations
- Ability to manage and mentor specialist genetic and other staffEvidence of leadership at both a local and national level
- Must be willing to travel to peripheral clinics
Desirable
- Certificate level counselling qualification
- Teaching Qualification
- MSc/PhD in genetics/health/social care
- Experience with audit, evaluation and research
- Service planning/development
- Formation of policies/protocols
- Management of staff
- Proficient in phlebotomy
- Ability to manage conflict/challenging situations
- Ability to manage and mentor specialist genetic and other staffEvidence of leadership at both a local and national level
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).
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).
