Genetic Counsellor

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Site 8th Floor, EDS Service, Northwick Park Hospital Town Harrow Salary £51,883 - £58,544 Per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/:59

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.

• 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.

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We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.

Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

• H onesty
• A ccountability
• T eamwork

These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.

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Job overview 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.

Working for our organisation 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.

• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification Education/ Qualifications

• • Educated to Master's Level with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in general genetics AND
• • Genetic counsellor Registration with HCPC or AHCS (or be working towards registration)

Knowledge and experience

• • Specialist interest in rare diseases as demonstrated through clinical expertise and/or research
• • Experience in genetic counselling, at level of Trainee Genetic Counsellor or equivalent
• • Experience of managing an individual caseload
• • Previous experience as a band 7 genetic counsellor
• • Experience of teaching
• • Experience in heritable connective tissue disorders

Skills, abilities and attributes

• • Demonstrate ability to receive and present highly complex information verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
• • Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload
• • Works within AGNC and AHCS code of ethics and scope of practice
• • Ability to work under pressure
• • Ability to use all relevant computer/ IT programs
• • Ability to review current literature and apply new data to risk analysis
• • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and recognition of the importance of record keeping
• • Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• • Proven ability to educate genetic and non-genetic healthcare professionals
• • Attending of, taking minutes, leading and /or organise multidisciplinary meetings/clinics.
• • Experience in research and publications

HEART values

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.

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