Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for genetic counselling for individuals with rare inherited connective tissue conditions with a focus on the rare, monogenic Ehlers Danlos syndromes (EDS). They will contribute to service development as well as initiation and progression of research activities conducted within the EDS service.
They will support colleagues within the genetic services in the catchment area of EDS service (South of England and Wales). The post holder will lead on patient engagement events and materials for patients as well as being involved in service development. They will also be expected to be involved and lead on research activities as discussed with the EDS lead.
The post holder will have specialist knowledge in Ehlers Danlos syndromes and related inherited connective tissue conditions contributing to the delivery of a high-quality genetic counselling service to individuals and families with or at risk of inherited connective tissue conditions. They will work within the AGNC code of Ethics and maintain GCRB/AHCS/HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
1 - Clinical Expertise
Take responsibility for providing expert genetic counselling for patients and families with rare monogenic EDS types and other inherited connective tissue conditions. This will include seeing patients and their families both in person, on telephone and through video consultations. They will also be expected to develop an area of expertise within Ehlers Danlos syndromes and other inherited connective tissue conditions. The individual will work closely with all clinical colleagues in the EDS service and inherited connective tissue disorder service.
Provide information on the care of other family members including identifying at risk relatives and advising on how they could obtain genetic counselling or screening.
2. Education and Mentoring
Take an active role in education through preparation, interpretation and presentation of scientific articles and cases at genetic counsellor team meetings, departmental journal clubs, education sessions and study days.
Lead of patient education events such as patient information evenings/ newsletters.
3. Management Responsibilities
To take a significant role in supporting EDS service lead and GC leadership team in leading the genetic counselling team in line with the strategic direction of the department.
Participate in organising, chairing, and taking minutes of meetings.
Keep and accurate record of leave requests and ensure adequate clinical cover is available.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's level with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise.
- The post holder will be required to have Genetic Counsellor Registration with the GCRB/HCPC.
- Demonstrates has met the criteria for Band 8A AGNC Genetic Counsellor - see www.agnc.org.uk (Agenda for Change endorsed career structure.
Desirable
- Leadership Training
- Formal mentoring qualification
- Formal teaching qualification
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Utilises advanced counselling skills in working with people who are distressed
- Proven Special interest in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and related inherited connective tissue conditions demonstrated through clinical experience or research.
- Proven ability to educate both genetic professionals and other healthcare professionals
- Experience as a training officer for Genomic counsellor STP or experience supervising trainee or junior genetic/genomic counsellors.
Desirable
- Proven experience of line management
- Experience supporting and mentoring staff
- Experience in participating in research projects.
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Works within AGNC code of ethics and the GCRB Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice
- Ability to work effectively as a Team leader
- Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to needs of others
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Effective and flexible time management skills
- Ability to review current literature and develop and implement clinical policies
- Good IT skills
- Good work ethic and ability to be a role model.
- Ability to recognise personal and professional boundaries
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's level with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise.
- The post holder will be required to have Genetic Counsellor Registration with the GCRB/HCPC.
- Demonstrates has met the criteria for Band 8A AGNC Genetic Counsellor - see www.agnc.org.uk (Agenda for Change endorsed career structure.
Desirable
- Leadership Training
- Formal mentoring qualification
- Formal teaching qualification
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Utilises advanced counselling skills in working with people who are distressed
- Proven Special interest in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and related inherited connective tissue conditions demonstrated through clinical experience or research.
- Proven ability to educate both genetic professionals and other healthcare professionals
- Experience as a training officer for Genomic counsellor STP or experience supervising trainee or junior genetic/genomic counsellors.
Desirable
- Proven experience of line management
- Experience supporting and mentoring staff
- Experience in participating in research projects.
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Works within AGNC code of ethics and the GCRB Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice
- Ability to work effectively as a Team leader
- Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to needs of others
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Effective and flexible time management skills
- Ability to review current literature and develop and implement clinical policies
- Good IT skills
- Good work ethic and ability to be a role model.
- Ability to recognise personal and professional boundaries
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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).
