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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Genetics
Grade
Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
159-LWH-237-26
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/10/2026 23:59

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Genetic Counsellor

Band 7

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the genetic counselling team at the Liverpool Centre for Genomic Medicine. The team is flexible, responsive and patient focused and would welcome the addition of a genetic counsellor who is registered with the Academy of Health Care Scientists (GCRAB) or  Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) . We may consider offering a band 6 post to individuals who are not yet registered with the ACHS or  HCPC. The service is based at, and managed by the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, serving the patients of the Cheshire and Merseyside region. 

Main duties of the job

This is a challenging, autonomous role and you will be responsible for your own caseload providing genetic counselling to families for a broad range of conditions to include paediatrics, adult, prenatal, fetal medicine, cancer predisposition and predictive testing. You will also be expected to participate in research, audit, teaching and education.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a member of the team, contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality, specialist genetic counselling service for a population of 2.8 million in the Cheshire and Merseyside Region. To ensure that families referred receive a service which is caring, and scientifically and diagnostically up-to-date.

To act as an educational resource, both to the wider health care system and to trainees in clinical genetics and genetic counselling.

To practice within the ethical guidelines of the Genetic Counsellor Registration Board and, in addition, qualified nurses must adhere to the code of professional conduct as per the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

  1. To carry out the duties and responsibilities of a genetic counsellor with the aim of helping patients and families:
     comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and the available management;
  2.  Appreciate the way heredity contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives;
  3. Understand the options (including genetic testing) for dealing with the risk;
  4. Choose the course of action most appropriate for them;
  5. Make the best possible adjustment to the disorder/risk of the disorder.

For more details please refer to the the job description and person specification attached.

Person specification

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Resilient
  • Ability to problem solve with innovation and creativity
  • Ability to travel across region

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Must have worked as a Genetic Counsellor in a Regional Clinical Genomics Service
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of participation in research & audit projects

Qualifications & Learning

Essential criteria
  • Current Genetic Counsellor Registration with the AHCS or HCPC
  • All qualified nurses/midwives/health visitors must maintain current Registration with the NMC
  • A knowledge of genetics obtained through graduate/post-graduate courses
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of formal training in teaching

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent clinical caseload.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and to build up and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Sensitivity to confidential and/or difficult situations
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
  • Knowledge of a broad range of genetic conditions
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of teaching

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catherine Houghton
Job title
Lead Consultant Genetic Counsellor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 802 5003
Additional information

Catherine Houghton, Lead Consultant Genetic Counsellor or Claire Brooks Principal Genetic Counsellor on 0151 802 5008/5003.

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