Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Genetic/Genomic Counsellor to join the highly specialised Ehlers-Danlos syndromes service covering the South of England and Wales in delivering a comprehensive, equitable clinical genomic and counselling service for people with, or at-risk of, rare, monogenic types of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.
The post holder will have experience in genetic/genomic counselling and can demonstrate an interest in diagnosis and management of rare, monogenic conditions.
As a member of the EDS service, they will be expected to do pre-clinic and post-clinic consultations as well as be responsible for preparing for and attending relevant MDTs, for example with the sister EDS service in Sheffield or with other health care professionals that are involved in management of individuals with rare types of EDS. They will be expected to attend joint clinics for individuals with rare types of EDS and vascular involvement in Great Ormond Street and Barts Hospital. They will have on-call responsibilities which includes being able to answer appropriate queries. They will gain and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the scientific, medical, and psychological aspects of care for individuals with rare types of EDS. Once, familiar with the clinical role, the post holder is also expected to contribute to research projects taking place in the service. The post holder should already hold or be working toward professional UK registration.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
Provide expert genetic/genomic counselling for patients and families with rare, monogenic EDS. This will include seeing patients and their families, both in-person, and through virtual and telephone consultations.
Accurately document family history using appropriate computer systems such as Phenotips or paper if necessary.
Take a lead role in the provision of predictive genetic testing, clinical appointments and management of (urgent) enquiries.
With support, liaise with laboratory colleagues to facilitate appropriate testing and storage of specimens, interpret genetic test results and confirm phenotypic information.
Liaise with other healthcare professionals involved in management of individuals with rare, monogenic EDS types.
Be responsible for attending and contributing towards case presentations at MDT meetings.
Act as a rare EDS resource and participate in teaching to other healthcare professionals/students or patient/public groups.
Contribute to service development, and research projects.
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
- oEducated to Master's Level with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in general genetics AND
- oGenetic counsellor Registration with HCPC or AHCS (or be working towards registration)
Desirable
- oCounselling skills qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oSpecialist interest in rare diseases as demonstrated through clinical expertise and/or research
- oExperience in genetic counselling, at level of Trainee Genetic Counsellor or equivalent
- oExperience of managing an individual caseload
Desirable
- oPrevious experience as a band 7 genetic counsellor
- oExperience of teaching
- oExperience in heritable connective tissue disorders
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to receive and present highly complex information verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
- oAbility to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload
- oWorks within AGNC and AHCS code of ethics and scope of practice
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to use all relevant computer/ IT programs
- oAbility to review current literature and apply new data to risk analysis
- oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team
- oExcellent organisational skills, attention to detail and recognition of the importance of record keeping
- oExcellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
Desirable
- oProven ability to educate genetic and non-genetic healthcare professionals
- oAttending of, taking minutes, leading and /or organise multidisciplinary meetings/clinics.
- oExperience in research and publications
HEART values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Master's Level with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in general genetics AND
- oGenetic counsellor Registration with HCPC or AHCS (or be working towards registration)
Desirable
- oCounselling skills qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oSpecialist interest in rare diseases as demonstrated through clinical expertise and/or research
- oExperience in genetic counselling, at level of Trainee Genetic Counsellor or equivalent
- oExperience of managing an individual caseload
Desirable
- oPrevious experience as a band 7 genetic counsellor
- oExperience of teaching
- oExperience in heritable connective tissue disorders
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to receive and present highly complex information verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
- oAbility to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload
- oWorks within AGNC and AHCS code of ethics and scope of practice
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to use all relevant computer/ IT programs
- oAbility to review current literature and apply new data to risk analysis
- oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team
- oExcellent organisational skills, attention to detail and recognition of the importance of record keeping
- oExcellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
Desirable
- oProven ability to educate genetic and non-genetic healthcare professionals
- oAttending of, taking minutes, leading and /or organise multidisciplinary meetings/clinics.
- oExperience in research and publications
HEART values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
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
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
8th Floor, EDS Service, Northwick Park Hospital
Watford road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
