Job Summary
The successful candidates will provide high quality genetic counselling to adult and paediatric patients across the South West region. The post holders will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing genetic counselling for patients referred to discuss a broad range of hereditary conditions. The caseload will be mixed and may encompass cancer, cardiac, neurogenetic, renal, prenatal and general genetics cases depending on service needs. It will include participation in on‑duty genetic counselling rota to manage urgent referrals (including prenatal work) and enquiries.
About the Role
The new South West Clinical Genetics service launched in April 6, uniting the previous Peninsula and Bristol Clinical Genetics Services to serve a population of over million. We are building a modern, region wide service that delivers excellent and equitable clinical care. The service is hosted by the Royal Devon University Trust, with office and clinical locations across the South West including Bristol, Gloucester, Bath, Taunton, Exeter and North Devon, Plymouth and Truro.
South West Clinical Genetics is recruiting several fixed term Genomic/Genetic Counsellors. There are up to four posts, with at least two based in the north of the region supporting clinical activity across Bristol, Gloucester and Bath; one post supporting Somerset and (pending final approvals) a further post in the south of the region.
Candidates applying at AFCS Band 7 will be expected to be AHCS/HCPC registered (or overseas equivalent), or eligible for registration within the next twelve months following successful completion of the STP Genomic Counselling Programme, or MSc in Genomic Counselling.
The genetic counsellor team is diverse, benefitting from a mix of nursing, scientific and academic backgrounds. We host regular MSc students and STP trainees, appreciating the new ideas and opportunities for learning and development that these interactions generate. We value this mix of skills and welcome applicants from all AHCS recognised pathways. We are particularly proud of the way our team remains connected and mutually supportive of one another, across a wide geography.
The Band 7 and pre‑registration genetic counselling team are supported by two Lead Genetic Counsellors (one based in the north of the region, one in the south), a team of Principal GCs and Training Officers, as well as having clinical supervision from our consultant team and monthly counselling supervision. We have an excellent relationship with our local scientific team and close ties to our GMSA colleagues as part of the South West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance.
We recognise the challenges that have been highlighted in recent years and we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our patients, for us, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern, with options for some remote working. If it works for our service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Working Pattern
Full time, Monday – Friday
Interview Date
Friday th July via Microsoft Teams
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Inclusive Employment
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Benefits
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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