Pre-registration Supernumerary Genetic Counsellor
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is a full-time Pre-Registration Genetic Counsellor post within the South East Scotland Genetic Service, NHS Lothian. The successful candidate will undertake the NHS Scotland post-graduate training scheme for Genetic & Genomic Counselling, which includes a fully funded 3-year Masters through Cardiff University. The role involves working under supervision to deliver clinical services and build a portfolio for HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist-Genomic Counsellor. This is an Annex 21 post, meaning pay will be a percentage of the fully qualified rate during training.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257564
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
31/08/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Western General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
24/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Clinical Genetics - Cell and Gene Sciences
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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South East Scotland Genetic Service, NHS Lothian
Pre-registration Supernumerary Genetic Counsellor
Band 7 (annex 21) Salary Scale, 36 hrs per week
£ 52,845 - £61,466
We are pleased to advertise a full time Pre-Registration Genetic Counsellor post to join our friendly team based in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will undertake the NHS Scotland post-graduate training scheme for Genetic & Genomic Counselling. One training post is available and supported by NHS Education for Scotland.
The blended training programme will enable the trainee to build a portfolio of evidence for assessment
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