Genetic Counsellor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
The North East Thames Regional Genetics Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a Registered Genetic Counsellor to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing expert genetic counselling across cancer, rare disease, and prenatal genetics to a diverse population. The successful candidate will support patients through complex decision-making, contribute to service development, and participate in training and education initiatives. The service values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
Essential criteria
- Our Always values
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
- First degree in relevant subject and MSc in Genetic Counselling OR Graduate Nurse or Midwife with two years post-registration experience plus counselling skills training of at least 120 hours and an accredited genetics science course of at least 30 hours OR Completion of STP Clinical Scientist (Genomic Counsellor) training
- Registered Genetic Counsellor with AHCS: if not AHCS Registered, appointment on band 6 is possible with the expectation that Registration is obtained within 3 years of appointment. OR Registered Genetic Counsellor (clinical scientist) with the HCPC OR Registered with an overseas body which has a reciprocity agreement in place with the GCRAB / AHCS and be willing to commit to register with the AHCS within 1-2 years of appointment.
Desirable criteria
- Approved GCRAB Sign Off Mentor
- Experience/Knowledge
- Evidence of continued professional development-reviewing current practice and research developments and application to clinical practice
- Working with people who are distressed
- Understanding of professional and current issues related to genetics, the NHS, and relevant fields
- Works within AGNC code of ethics and the GCRAB code of conduct
- Familiarity with databases, ICT and word processing
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Experience of dealing with families with genetic disorders
- Experience of managing an individual caseload
- Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding procedures
- Significant independent experience in genetic counselling
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety and clinical governance
- Skills/Abilities
- Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
- Obtain or Maintain Registration with AHCS / HCPC within agreed time frames
- Ability and willing to travel to clinics across North and East London and Essex
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
- Ability to undertake phlebotomy
- Proven ability to teach and educate professionals and families
- GOSH Culture and Values
- Our Always values
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
- First degree in relevant subject and MSc in Genetic Counselling OR Graduate Nurse or Midwife with two years post-registration experience plus counselling skills training of at least 120 hours and an accredited genetics science course of at least 30 hours OR Completion of STP Clinical Scientist (Genomic Counsellor) training
- Registered Genetic Counsellor with AHCS: if not AHCS Registered, appointment on band 6 is possible with the expectation that Registration is obtained within 3 years of appointment. OR Registered Genetic Counsellor (clinical scientist) with the HCPC OR Registered with an overseas body which has a reciprocity agreement in place with the GCRAB / AHCS and be willing to commit to register with the AHCS within 1-2 years of appointment.
- Approved GCRAB Sign Off Mentor
- Experience/Knowledge
- Evidence of continued professional development-reviewing current practice and research developments and application to clinical practice
- Working with people who are distressed
- Understanding of professional and current issues related to genetics, the NHS, and relevant fields
- Works within AGNC code of ethics and the GCRAB code of conduct
- Familiarity with databases, ICT and word processing
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Experience of dealing with families with genetic disorders
- Experience of managing an individual caseload
- Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding procedures
- Significant independent experience in genetic counselling
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety and clinical governance
- Skills/Abilities
- Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
- Obtain or Maintain Registration with AHCS / HCPC within agreed time frames
- Ability and willing to travel to clinics across North and East London and Essex
- Ability to analyse research findings to inform practice development
- Ability to undertake phlebotomy
- Proven ability to teach and educate professionals and families
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Genetic Counsellor
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
The North East Thames Regional Genetics Service is seeking two Registered Genetic Counsellors to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. We are recruiting to one Permanent Band 7 post and one Fixed-term Band 7 post for 12 months.
About Our Service: The North East Thames Regional Genetics Service is based at Great Ormond Street Hospital and provides specialist genetic and genomic services to a highly diverse population, encompassing a wide range of cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, of approximately 5.5 million people across London and the surrounding region. This diversity presents both unique opportunities and challenges in genomic healthcare delivery, and we value professionals who are committed to delivering inclusiveand equitable care.
Our experienced genetic counselling team works across cancer, rare disease and prenatal genetics, delivering care through both virtual and face-to-face clinics. We have a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, learning and professional development and are actively involved in research, education, service improvement and workforce development.
We are proud of our commitment to training the future genetics workforce and support Genetic Counselling trainees, Scientist Training Progr
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