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Due to maternity, a 0.8 WTE genetic counsellor post has become available within the Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Diagnostic Service, based within Sheffield Clinical Genetics Service.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, well organised genetic counsellor to join our well-established EDS team based with the Sheffield Clinical Genetics Department at the Northern General Hospital site in Sheffield.

The post holder will work as part of the Sheffield EDS service which provides specialist testing and diagnostic work-up for patients with a possible diagnosis of EDS. As well as providing support and management advice to patients following a diagnosis of vascular, classical and other rarer types of EDS. This role supports the clinical and genetic counselling needs of this patient group.

We welcome applicants with current GCRB or HCPC registration. Consideration may be given to appointing at band 6 for suitably qualified candidates with a view to progression to band 7 once GCRB registration has been achieved.

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The post holder will work alongside clinical colleagues to provide the Sheffield base of the national NCG Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Service.

This service provides specialist testing and diagnostic work-up for patients with a possible diagnosis of EDS where all previous standard investigations have proved inconclusive.  This role will act to support the clinical and genetic counselling needs of this patient group.

The post holder will also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to providing a high-quality genetic counselling service at regional specialist level for a population of 1.8 million in the South Yorkshire Region. 

The aim of genetic counselling is to help individuals and families deal with genetic disorders.  By working closely with medical colleagues to deliver a package of care appropriate to the individual’s needs, families are empowered to make informed choices. 

The genetic counsellor manages an individual caseload which will involve seeing families in consultant-led clinics, counsellor-led clinics and occasionally in families own homes

It is essential that post-holders at this level have attained, or  to be working towards attaining genetic counsellor registration, which is assessed at master’s level. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are: 

1.      Outstanding Patient Care 

2.      Brilliant Place to work 

3.      Leaders in Children’s Health 

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise. 

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home. 

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health