Job summary
- Main area
- Genomic Medicine
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 13 hours per week
- Job ref
- 159-LWH-369-24
- Employer
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Women's Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Genomic Practitioner
Band 5
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 hardworking and motivated individual to take on this newly established role within the Clinical Genomics workforce. The post holder will be based at Liverpool Women's Hospital. This post is ideally suited to someone who has NHS and administration experience and who wishes to have patient contact. It would also be an excellent post for someone who was interested in becoming a genetic counsellor in the future.
Main duties of the job
The role is responsible for facilitating the collection of information, consent documentation, samples and test results to enable genomic counselling and testing for pregnant patients with rare diseases and their family members. Working within the clinical genomics department, the role will involve communicating with patients and their families directly by phone, video call and face to face to obtain family and medical histories to facilitate the diagnosis of genetic and genomic conditions. It will include obtaining appropriate samples for genetic testing and recording consent for these where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working with the clinical team of genetic counsellors and clinical geneticists to facilitate genetic counselling and diagnosis for pregnant patients through:
- Obtaining family histories by telephone, family history form or in person.
- Assessing which medical and genetic records and test results are needed to enable risk assessment and diagnosis.
- Obtaining appropriate medical and genetic records, results and investigations.
- Obtaining and checking appropriate permissions and consents
- Organising and obtaining familial blood or saliva samples to help confirm diagnosis in proband.
- Monitoring outstanding records/samples/screening and taking appropriate action
- Facilitating safeguarding including confirming parental responsibility for looked-after children
- Responding to referrals that do not require clinical contact
- Facilitating patient access through discussion of the purpose of genetic referral including in those with more complex needs, learning or social difficulties and in whom English is not their first language.
- Provide patient support through signposting to existing patient resources and support groups and supporting the creation of patient leaflets
- Auditing and improving systems to facilitate patient access including referrer education and website modification
- MDT coordination
- Phlebotomy (following training)
- Collect and enter data onto the clinical databases as part of clinical care and for audit.
- Administrative duties including filing of patient records.
- Organise internal meetings and rotas and to take a lead in the co-ordination of education and patient support events including facilities, resources and communications.
Person specification
Previous Experience
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of family tree drawing software.
- Supervisory, leadership or management skills.
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential criteria
- Ability to analyse information
- Application of NHS policies on consent, confidentiality and data protection
- Proficient in use of IT systems, including for data entry and of Microsoft office packages.
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy
- Ability to communicate in another language
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including by phone
- Good attention to detail.
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work within a team but also on own with minimal supervision
- Caring and compassionate
- Flexible approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Two or more A levels in relevant subjects; or equivalent level 3 or 4 qualifications.
- BSc in a Biological Science, Psychology, Education or equivalent qualification or experience, Or Qualified nurse or Nursing Associate.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Houghton
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Genetic Counsellor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 802 5008
- Additional information
If you would like to discuss this role further or have any questions please contact Lisa McGrath on 0151 802 5008.
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