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Genetic Counsellor - Royal Brompton Hospital

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must understand genetic disorders, hereditary risks, and management options; oversee referrals and appointments; support staff education; deliver genetic results; and supervise trainees.
  • You will provide expert genetic counselling for inherited cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, oversee referrals, manage trainee counsellors, deliver genetic results, and support staff education.

Requirements

  • Understand the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and available management
  • Understand how heredity may contribute to the disorder and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives
  • Understanding the alternatives for addressing the risk of recurrence
  • Help the patients choose the course of action which seems most appropriate to them
  • Make the best possible adjustment to the disorder in an affected family member and/or the risk of recurrence of that disorder
  • To oversee the efficient processing of inherited disease referrals and equitable allocation of appointments, working together with the Specialist Nurses and secretaries
  • Prepare patients’ clinic appointment by accessing and interpreting data in relation to a hereditary disease
  • Provide post-clinic contact according to clinical need
  • Attend clinical cross-site MDTs for inherited cardiovascular conditions
  • Attend Genetic laboratory MDT
  • To be the accountable supervisor for trainee genetic counsellors
  • Contribute to the day-to-day management of the genetic counselling for the ICC service
  • Supporting genomics education for all staff in the Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions Service
  • To take responsibility for delivering diagnostic and predictive genetic results
  • To be one of the Trust’s specialists in the field of genetic counselling, accountable for the genetic counselling service and research and development within the role

Responsibilities

  • Take a major role in providing expert genetic counselling and management of complex inherited cardiovascular conditions comprising adult and paediatric services in cardiomyopathies, channelopathies, and some inherited respiratory conditions, with clinical work comprising 100% of the time.
  • Understand the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and available management
  • Understand how heredity may contribute to the disorder and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives
  • Understanding the alternatives for addressing the risk of recurrence
  • Help the patients choose the course of action which seems most appropriate to them
  • Make the best possible adjustment to the disorder in an affected family member and/or the risk or recurrence of that disorder
  • To oversee the efficient processing of inherited disease referrals and equitable allocation of appointments, working together with the Specialist Nurses and secretaries
  • Prepare patients’ clinic appointment by accessing and interpreting data in relation to a hereditary disease
  • Provide post-clinic contact according to clinical need
  • Attend clinical cross-site MDTs for inherited cardiovascular conditions
  • Attend Genetic laboratory MDT
  • To be the accountable supervisor for trainee genetic counsellors
  • Contribute to the day-to-day management of the genetic counselling for the ICC service
  • Supporting genomics education for all staff in the Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions Service
  • To take responsibility for delivering diagnostic and predictive genetic results
  • To be one of the Trust’s specialists in the field of genetic counselling, accountable for the genetic counselling service and research and development within the role

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Genetic Counsellor at Royal Brompton Hospital?

The primary role is to provide expert genetic counselling and management of complex inherited cardiovascular conditions for both adult and paediatric services.

What types of conditions will the Genetic Counsellor focus on?

The Genetic Counsellor will focus on inherited cardiovascular conditions such as cardiomyopathies, channelopathies, and some inherited respiratory conditions.

What does the clinical work for this position entail?

The clinical work comprises 100% of the time dedicated to patient care, including genetic counselling and management of inherited disorders.

How does the Genetic Counsellor help patients and families?

They help patients and families understand medical facts, heredity implications, risk of recurrence, alternatives for addressing risks, and assist in making informed decisions regarding their care.

Will the Genetic Counsellor have administrative responsibilities?

Yes, they will oversee the efficient processing of inherited disease referrals and manage appointment allocations in collaboration with Specialist Nurses and secretaries.

Is there an educational component to the role?

Yes, the Genetic Counsellor will support genomics education for all staff within the Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions Service.

Will the Genetic Counsellor supervise trainee genetic counsellors?

Yes, they will act as the accountable supervisor for trainee genetic counsellors.

What collaborative activities will the Genetic Counsellor be involved in?

They will attend clinical cross-site multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) for inherited cardiovascular conditions and participate in genetic laboratory MDTs.

Does the role involve delivering genetic results?

Yes, the Genetic Counsellor will take responsibility for delivering diagnostic and predictive genetic results to patients.

Who should I contact for more information about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Dr. Antonis Pantazis, Consultant in ICC, via email at a.pantazis@rbht.nhs.uk.

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, offering a wide range of medical services through its hospitals and community services. The Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients while advancing medical research and education. Their ultimate mission is to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of the communities they serve. The Trust is committed to innovation, excellence in care, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all.