Genetic Counsellor

4 months ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Depending on skills and experience, the post-holder may be asked to focus on supporting Lynch mainstreaming, as part of our regional genomic transformation strategy. Our mainstreaming approach includes provision of a quick access Clinic following diagnosis as part of cancer care, as well as the support and training of Nursing colleagues who are delivering mainstream testing. Outside of this, the role will involve a varied caseload, including general, cancer and prenatal work.

We are particularly proud of the way our team have remained connected and mutually supportive of one another during recent years. The counselling team are supported by two Principal GCs, as well as having Clinical leadership from the 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 with Bristol Clinical Genetics. A satellite service for Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis, in collaboration with Guys and St Thomas Hospital, allows us to provide a patient-focused PGD service in the South West.

The post holder will preferably be based at our Exeter office although other locations (we have satellite offices in Plymouth and Truro) may be considered. 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 thats 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.

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'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll 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 (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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