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We have funding for a one year secondment for a Principal Genetic Counsellor for one day a week to support the STP MSC Genomic Counselling. The postholder will take a lead role in EDI on the MSc programme and support research within the GC team. We welcome genetic counsellor applicants with a PhD and/or research experience.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will have academic sessions to support co-lead of modules on the MSc Genomic Sciences (Genomic Counselling) and contribute to updating modules, setting assignments and marking. The post holder will join the academic programme team for the MSc.
Working for our organisation
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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Person specification
Qualifications
- First degree (in genetics, nursing, or biological/social sciences)
- Professional qualification (STP Genomic Counsellor training or MSc genetic counselling, RGN, etc)
- Registered Genetic Counsellor GCRB / HCPC (or overseas equivalent)
- Approved GCRB Sign off Mentor
- Counselling certificate or diploma
Knowledge and Experience
- Significant experience in genetic counselling with experience of managing an individual caseload
- Mentoring and supervision of genetic counsellors
- Excellent communication and counselling skills
- Experience of the STP programme in genomic counselling
- Academic experience, teaching and/or research
- Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Maintain Registration with GCRB / HCPC or equivalent overseas Registration Board.
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Experience of audit and service improvement
- Ability to teach/educate professionals and families
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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