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We have an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, motivated and supportive team of Genetic Counsellors in the East Anglian Clinical Genetics Service. The post will include a broad caseload of cancer, general and prenatal genetics.
This post is for a permanent 1.0 WTE Band 7 registered Genetic Counsellor. We will consider applications from STP trainees in Genomic Counselling due to complete their training and register in 2026, or applicants who have already completed a relevant Masters in Genetic/Genomic Counselling. A successful candidate who is eligible for registration but not yet registered at the time of starting the post would be appointed under Annex 21 terms.
Interviews will be held virtually on 14th August and applicants are welcome to arrange a visit in advance.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality genetic counselling service at regional specialist level and support families with a genetic disorder • To comprehend and communicate the medical and scientific facts including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives • To support patients and families in their decision making • To participate in education of other healthcare professionals • To work autonomously and as part of a team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
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Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to talk to patients and relatives about complex and sensitive clinical issues
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues’ needs
- Able to work unsupervised and manage own workload with effective time-management
Desirable
- Effective use of IT and electronic patient records
- Leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Genetics
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Previous relevant publications
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in Clinical Genetics
- Experience of initiating & delivering change
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Previous work within the NHS
- Experience in cancer, cardiac, prenatal and general genetics
- Experience of formal/informal teaching and mentoring
Qualifications
Essential
- Current AHCS registration as a Genetic Counsellor or Current HCPC registration as a Genomic Counsellor
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with AGNC Code of Conduct.
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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This advert is for Genetic Counsellor with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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