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Trainee Genetic Counsellor
AFC Band 6
2 years fixed term
Salary Scale £26,565-35,577
Hours: 37.5 per week
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our established
Genetics Team as a Trainee Genetic Counsellor. We welcome applications both
from individuals with an MSc in Genetic Counselling and from nurses or midwives
who would be interested in becoming a genetic counsellor. The training post offers
the opportunity for applicants from varied backgrounds to obtain the training and
experience required to become a genetic counsellor and to register with the Genetic
Counsellor Registration Board (GCRB). During the 24 months of the training post
the postholder will gain the requisite clinical and educational opportunities to practice
autonomously and to obtain registration as a genetic counsellor. The post will
incorporate a range of clinical experience including cancer and general genetic
conditions and in specialist genetics and genomics clinics. Formal education in
genetics and counselling may be required if not already undertaken and can be
supported within the post.
The successful candidate will be based at Birmingham Women’s Hospital and may
be required to attend clinics throughout the West Midlands region. The West
Midlands Regional Genetic Service provides clinical and laboratory genetics services
for the whole of the West Midlands Region (population 5.3 million). The department
has strong partnerships with NHS Trusts and clinical specialties across the region
and has established an excellent reputation for GC training.
Candidates will be expected to have EITHER a professional qualification as a nurse
or midwife and a relevant first or masters degree with significant clinical experience
OR have completed the taught part of an MSc in Genetic Counselling and, ideally,
have submitted their dissertation.
Access to a car insured for business use and a full, current driving licence are
essential.
Informal enquiries are most welcome, please call Laura Boyes, Philippa Preece,
Anna Considine or Peter Marks, Consultant Genetic Counsellors on 0121 627 2630.
For an application form and job description please contact Human Resources,
Birmingham Women’s Health Care NHS Trust, Metchley Park Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham, B15 2TG.
Closing date: 3rd July 2017 Apply on line at www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting
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