# Principal Genetic Counsellor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-genetic-counsellor/9f071a07-605f-4564-9d9e-1c3a95f4b790 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-genetic-counsellor/9f071a07-605f-4564-9d9e-1c3a95f4b790.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 1 year (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 7.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T12:00:40.340Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Genetic/Clinical_Genetic-v7948054 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7948054?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have funding for a one year secondment for a Principal Genetic Counsellor for one day a week to support the STP MSC Genomic Counselling. The postholder will take a lead role in EDI on the MSc programme and support research within the GC team. We welcome genetic counsellor applicants with a PhD and/or research experience. ### Main duties of the job The postholder will have academic sessions to support co-lead of modules on the MSc Genomic Sciences (Genomic Counselling) and contribute to updating modules, setting assignments and marking. The post holder will join the academic programme team for the MSc. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details We have funding for a one year secondment for a Principal Genetic Counsellor for one day a week to support the STP MSC Genomic Counselling. The postholder will take a lead role in EDI on the MSc programme and support research within the GC team. We welcome genetic counsellor applicants with a PhD and/or research experience. ## Job Description The postholder will have academic sessions to support co-lead of modules on the MSc Genomic Sciences (Genomic Counselling) and contribute to updating modules, setting assignments and marking. The post holder will join the academic programme team for the MSc. ## Responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - First degree (in genetics, nursing, or biological/social sciences) - Professional qualification (STP Genomic Counsellor training or MSc genetic counselling, RGN, etc) - Registered Genetic Counsellor GCRB / HCPC (or overseas equivalent) **Desirable** - Approved GCRB Sign off Mentor - Counselling certificate or diploma ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Significant experience in genetic counselling with experience of managing an individual caseload - Mentoring and supervision of genetic counsellors - Excellent communication and counselling skills - Experience of the STP programme in genomic counselling - Academic experience, teaching and/or research - Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload - Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills - Maintain Registration with GCRB / HCPC or equivalent overseas Registration Board. **Desirable** - Experience of leading and managing a team - Experience of audit and service improvement - Ability to teach/educate professionals and families ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10228034) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [functional requirement genetic counsellor (pdf, 1000.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10228036) - [principal genetic counsellor (with education) mat leave ps (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10228035) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.