Job summary
We have a vacancy for an experienced Genetic Counsellor to work at Principal level. This role will be based in the prenatal team at least 50% of the time and lead the operation of the prenatal GC team.
The post holder will be based at Birmingham Women's Hospital and hold clinics in the West Midlands region, in person, virtually and by phone. Clinically the role can include some cancer, rare disease or specialist interest work in addition to prenatal genetics, depending on the interest of the successful applicant.
This post is an integral part of the Genetic Counsellor management team and the post holder will contribute to leading our dedicated and compassionate team of genetic counsellors and nurse specialists in genetics in conjunction with the other Principal and Consultant Genetic Counsellors and Lead Consultant GC.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will make a key contribution to the strategic direction of the genetic counselling and clinical service through supported roles in management, education, training, research and service improvement, particularly in the prenatal area.
The successful candidate will be a HCPC AHCS Registered Genetic Counsellor with significant experience of genetic counselling, particularly within rare disease, prenatal and reproductive genetics. Experience of education, leadership and management are advantageous. We support flexible and hybrid working with an expectation that a minimum of 2 days per week will be spent on site at BWH.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Genetic Counsellor Registration with the GCRB, HCPC or equivalent overseas GC register
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Full clean Driving licence and access to car insured for business use
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Several years of professional clinical experience as a Genetic Counsellor.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting and liaising with other health professionals.
- Experience of leadership of a team, project or development.
- Experience of education and training within genomics, including supervision of trainee genetic counsellors
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and manage independent clinical caseload.
- Displays commitment to professional development through education, research and audit.
- Highly motivated, ambitious and able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to critically analyse and evaluate research findings to inform practice development.
Professional / Mangerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed IT and presentation skills including familiarity with clinical and administrative databases and Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Genetic Counsellor Registration with the GCRB, HCPC or equivalent overseas GC register
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Full clean Driving licence and access to car insured for business use
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Several years of professional clinical experience as a Genetic Counsellor.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting and liaising with other health professionals.
- Experience of leadership of a team, project or development.
- Experience of education and training within genomics, including supervision of trainee genetic counsellors
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and manage independent clinical caseload.
- Displays commitment to professional development through education, research and audit.
- Highly motivated, ambitious and able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to critically analyse and evaluate research findings to inform practice development.
Professional / Mangerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed IT and presentation skills including familiarity with clinical and administrative databases and Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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