Principal Genetic Counsellor

at  Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

We have a vacancy for an experienced Genetic Counsellor to work at Principal level within our Education and Training team. This post combines a clinical, managerial and education role. It has been created particularly to be a training officer for the STP Genomic Counselling programme and to contribute to the strategy for and delivery of Genetic Counsellor Training in the West Midlands, Central and South region. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of the Genomics Academy and associated resources for training nationally.
he post holder will be based at Birmingham Women’s Hospital and hold clinics in the West Midlands region. Clinically the role can encompass cancer and/or general genetics with the opportunity to develop or foster an area of specialist interest.
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. Experience of education, leadership, service development and management are advantageous. Applicants should have a particular enthusiasm for influencing and delivering the training of Genetic Counsellors as this is a key part of the role.
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
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