Genetic Support Specialist

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our Clinical Genetics team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. As a Genomic Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting the work of our clinical genetics team, including requesting family information and results to aid in the counselling of patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the work of the clinical genetics team, including requesting family information and results to aid in the counselling of patients and their families.
  • Support the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) pathway for patients, including liaising with external laboratories to obtain samples and sending them for testing, and maintaining a tracking system for these samples.
  • Prepare clinical data prior to a patient attending clinic, requiring prolonged periods of concentration several times a day.
  • Gather information from families in a sensitive and caring manner, often at difficult times for people.
  • Act as a support system for genetic counsellors/consultants in the WGS patient pathway from patient registration to obtaining informed consent from families.
  • Provide guidance and support for referring clinicians requesting whole genome sequencing.
  • Ensure equity of access to information and risk assessment by identifying extra support for patients who may require additional support, such as interpreters or involvement of learning disability nurse specialists.
  • Answer the telephone and respond to written correspondence.
About Us

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit. We are a diverse and inclusive employer, fostering a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates and are committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work.

Requirements
  • Level 4 apprenticeship in healthcare science (or equivalent).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent telephone manner.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and make decisions with confidence.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and work to strict guidelines.
  • Ability to deal with patients in a sensitive and empathetic manner.
  • Good awareness of own limitations and when to escalate issues.
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to generate routine correspondence.
  • Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as local patient information systems.

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