Genetic Counsellor Basic Grade

About us

St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the role

The role of the Genetic Counsellor (Basic Grade) is to join our growing team in the cancer genetic service in St. James Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. We provide a virtual, in-person and telehealth genetic counselling as part of a national model of cancer genetic service provision for the Republic of Ireland. This role is suitable for those close to completion of their genetic counselling master training, newly qualified or those in the early stages of clinical practice.

The purpose of this post is to contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, specialist, high quality genetic counselling service for families at risk of inherited diseases in the Genetic Service at St. James Hospital. In conjunction with the Lead Medical Consultant the post holder will:

• Comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the inherited cancer predisposition and the available management.
• Appreciate the way heredity contributes to an inherited risk, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives.
• Understand the options (including genetic testing) for dealing with the genetic risk;
• Choose the course of action most appropriate for them.

Make the best possible adjustment to the inherited cancer risk / condition.

Please review the attached Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required.

Also, please find our Online Application information guide attached, to help guide you through the application form if needed.

For informal enquiries

Please contact Ms Aoife O Shaughnessy Kirwan, Principal Genetic Counsellor; Phone: ; Email: Or Ms Paula O Reilly, HOPe Operations Manager; Phone: ; Email: Or Prof Karen Cadoo, Consultant Oncologist and Cancer Geneticist; Phone: ; Email:

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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