Job summary
We are looking for a third genetic counsellor to join our Inherited Cardiovascular Disease Service at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. We are interested in a candidate who has prior experience in cardiac genetics, but this is not essential.
We will be looking for someone who can work closely and along with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care to a cohort of patients with complex medical needs. The post holder should be able to work autonomously and manage their own caseload of patients.
As one of the country's leading specialist cardiac centres it is crucial to ensure that patients and their families receive genetic counselling in a timely and appropriate manner.
Therefore, an applicant with excellent:
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
Will be essential to help support patients and their families through their diagnostic pathway.
The candidate should be familiar with providing a tailored, patient centred approach to a diverse community of patients.
The successful candidate will be expected to work closely along with regional and specialist genetic counsellors from other Trusts as well as participate in local multi-disciplinary team meetings and journal clubs.
The candidate will adhere to the Trust values and these will shape their everyday working
Main duties of the job
The aim of the service is to provide genetic counselling for cardiovascular conditions, with a primary focus on inherited cardiomyopathies. This includes providing appropriate testing for patients and their relatives adhering to national testing criteria. Applicants are expected to contribute to the development of cardiac genetics through participation in research studies.
The post holder must be able to tailor each session in a patient centred manner; conducting the session to the patient's the level of understanding, mindful of family implications, and planning follow up management and risk. This approach can extend beyond the immediate session and the applicant is expected to act as an advocate and provide support where required.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have obtained a master's degree
Desirable
- Cardiology experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching and mentoring experience
Skills
Essential
- Basic Genetic Counsellor skill set
- Assess and evaluate current evidence from a variety of sources
- Organisational skills - ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Communication skills - with both staff and patients, verbally and in writing
- Interpersonal skills - working with others to ensure achievement of results
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent IT skills - MS office packages, pedigree software
- Maintain timely and clear documentation
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of service quality improvement and clinical governance
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to gain knowledge in cardiac genetics
- Works within AGNC code of ethics and GCRB code of conduct
- Understanding of professional and current issues related to genetics, the NHS, and relevant fields
Desirable
- Experience of taking part in research/audit
- Experience in caring for young adults
Qualifications
Essential
- Genetic counsellor with a masters or equivalent
Desirable
- Certified/registered Genetic Counsellor
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have obtained a master's degree
Desirable
- Cardiology experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching and mentoring experience
Skills
Essential
- Basic Genetic Counsellor skill set
- Assess and evaluate current evidence from a variety of sources
- Organisational skills - ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Communication skills - with both staff and patients, verbally and in writing
- Interpersonal skills - working with others to ensure achievement of results
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent IT skills - MS office packages, pedigree software
- Maintain timely and clear documentation
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of service quality improvement and clinical governance
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to gain knowledge in cardiac genetics
- Works within AGNC code of ethics and GCRB code of conduct
- Understanding of professional and current issues related to genetics, the NHS, and relevant fields
Desirable
- Experience of taking part in research/audit
- Experience in caring for young adults
Qualifications
Essential
- Genetic counsellor with a masters or equivalent
Desirable
- Certified/registered Genetic Counsellor
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).
