Genetic Counsellor

Job overview

The Barts Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) team is looking to recruit a motivated Genetic Counsellor to join our dynamic team. The post-holder will work closely and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide exemplary care to patients with cardiomyopathies and complex medical needs. Prior experience in cardiac genetics is desirable but not essential. The post-holder will work autonomously to manage their own caseload to deliver gold-standard, person-centred genetic counselling to a diverse cohort patients and their families. Applicants must have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. As one of the country’s leading specialist cardiac centres, aiming to be at the forefront of care provision and service design, it is expected that the post-holder will work closely with both regional and national specialist genetic counsellors from other Trusts, as well as participate in local multidisciplinary team meetings and third-sector organisations. The successful candidate will embody the Trust’s WeCare values and these will shape their everyday working.

For further information please contact: Rebecca Mercaldi – rebecca.mercaldi@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The aim of this service is to provide genetic counselling for patients with cardiovascular conditions, primarily focusing on inherited cardiomyopathies. The post holder will provide appropriate testing for patients and their relatives, adhering to national testing criteria. Applicants must be able to deliver patient and family centered care, whilst ensuring adequate follow-up, documentation and risk management.

In addition to direct patient care, applicants are expected to contribute to the development of the field of cardiac genetics. The post-holder will participate in research and it’s dissemination, by contributing to both publication and education. Thereby, furthering MDT knowledge and understanding of this fascinating group of conditions and, therefore, improving patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Applicant requirements

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.