Job summary
To provide a high-quality genetic counselling service at a regional specialist level for the population of Wales within the All Wales Medical Genomic Service. To help individuals and families deal with a genetic disorder. This is to be achieved by helping the clients and their families to: Comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder, and the available management. Appreciate the way in which heredity contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives. Understand the alternatives for dealing with the risk of recurrence. Help the clients choose the course of action which seems to them most appropriate. Make the best possible adjustment to the disorder in an affected family member and/or the risk of recurrence of that disorder. To act as a significant education resource, both for the wider health care system and trainees in clinical genetics and genetic counselling.
Main duties of the job
Clinical: Assess genetic risk, interpret literature and test results, provide expert counselling, and manage an autonomous caseload. Conduct full assessments, make referrals, communicate complex and sensitive information, and support patient-centred decisions using non-directive techniques. Run clinics across Wales, manage conflict, maintain high-quality documentation, and support patients through emotionally challenging scenarios. Planning: Develop personalised care plans, coordinate referrals, maintain CPD, uphold professional standards, and use reflective practice with strong organisational and diary management skills. Improvement & Monitoring: Lead service improvements and develop SOPs, protocols, and policies aligned with local and national priorities. Leadership & Training: Support service development, supervise trainees, deliver teaching, contribute to research, audits, and scientific presentations. Digital & Communication: Ensure accurate records, use digital systems, liaise with labs, collaborate across centres, and produce high-quality written communication.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Graduate with a completed MSc in Genetic Counselling and GCRAB Registration OR Completed an STP(E) in Genomic Counselling and registered with HCPC.
Desirable
- Counselling certificate / diploma
- Teaching qualification or assessed teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Genetic counselling experience
- Understanding of professional and current issues related to genetics, the NHS, and relevant fields
- Experience of dealing with families with genetic disorders
- Experience of managing an individual caseload
- Working with people who are distressed
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Works within AGNC code of ethics and GCRB code of conduct
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Familiarity with databases
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development and service delivery
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check
- Understanding of quality, safety and experience and clinical governance
- Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding procedures
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Organised
- Ability to be flexible and accountable.
- Team player and strong work ethic.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise.
- Ability to work independently and at a multidisciplinary level.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Graduate with a completed MSc in Genetic Counselling and GCRAB Registration OR Completed an STP(E) in Genomic Counselling and registered with HCPC.
Desirable
- Counselling certificate / diploma
- Teaching qualification or assessed teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Genetic counselling experience
- Understanding of professional and current issues related to genetics, the NHS, and relevant fields
- Experience of dealing with families with genetic disorders
- Experience of managing an individual caseload
- Working with people who are distressed
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Works within AGNC code of ethics and GCRB code of conduct
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Familiarity with databases
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development and service delivery
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check
- Understanding of quality, safety and experience and clinical governance
- Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding procedures
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Organised
- Ability to be flexible and accountable.
- Team player and strong work ethic.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise.
- Ability to work independently and at a multidisciplinary 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).
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
CIGC (Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru)
Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive
Whitchurch
CF14 7YU
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
