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We are looking for a hardworking and motivated individual to take on this newly established role within the Clinical Genomics workforce. The post holder will be based at Liverpool Women's Hospital but may involve some work in other Trusts in Cheshire and Merseyside. This post is ideally suited to someone who has NHS and administration experience and who wishes to have patient contact. It would also be an excellent post for someone who was interested in becoming a genetic counsellor in the future.

The role is responsible for facilitating the collection of information, consent documentation, samples and test results to enable genomic counselling and testing for patients with rare diseases and their family members. Working within the clinical genomics department, the role will involve communicating with patients and their families directly by phone, video call and face to face to obtain family and medical histories to facilitate the diagnosis of genetic and genomic conditions. It will include obtaining appropriate samples for genetic testing and recording consent for these where appropriate.

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

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Working with the clinical team of genetic counsellors and clinical geneticists to facilitate genetic counselling and diagnosis through:
Obtaining family histories by telephone, family history form or in person

Obtaining paediatric development information using a proforma

Assessing which medical and genetic records and test results are needed to enable risk assessment and diagnosis.

Obtaining appropriate medical and genetic records, results and investigations.

Obtaining and checking appropriate permissions and consents

Organising and obtaining familial blood or saliva samples to help confirm diagnosis in proband.

Monitoring outstanding records/samples/screening and taking appropriate action

Facilitating safeguarding including confirming parental responsibility for looked-after children

Responding to referrals that do not require clinical contact

Facilitating patient access through discussion of the purpose of genetic referral including in those with more complex needs, learning or social difficulties and in whom English is not their first language.

Provide patient support through signposting to existing patient resources and support groups and supporting the creation of patient leaflets

Auditing and improving systems to facilitate patient access including referrer education and website modification

MDT coordination

Phlebotomy (following training)

Collect and enter data onto the clinical databases as part of clinical care and for audit.

Administrative duties including filing of patient records.

Organise internal meetings and rotas and to take a lead in the co-ordination of education and patient support events including facilities, resources and communications.