We have a vacancy for an experienced Genetic Counsellor with a specialist interest in cancer genetics to work at Principal level in this 0.6 WTE post. This post combines a clinical, managerial and education role. The post holder will also be involved in education and training in cancer genetics and in other rare inherited disease

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at Birmingham Women's Hospital and hold clinics in the West Midlands region. Clinically the role can encompass inherited cancer but this can be alongside a rare disease or specialist interest caseload if desired.

This post is an integral part of the Genetic Counsellor management team and the post holder will contribute to leading our compassionate team of genetic counsellors, genomics associates, genomic practitioners and nurse specialists in genetics in conjunction with the Principal and Consultant Genetic Counsellors and Lead Consultant GC.

As a Principal genetic counsellor 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.

The successful candidate will be a GCRB or HCPC Registered Genetic Counsellor (or overseas equivalent) with significant experience of genetic counselling, including cancer genetics. Experience of education, leadership, service development and management are advantageous, particularly at principal GC level.

Our service have a hybrid model of working combining working remotely and in the department at Birmingham Women's Hospital and are able to consider flexible and part time working. Please enquire prior to application for consideration of individual circumstances.

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.

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

• Phlebotomy

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

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284-25-6910580-DMUT