Senior Genetic Counsellor
Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of this post is to contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality, genetic counselling service for the Republic of Ireland by carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a Genetic Counsellor:

• Comprehend the medical facts of a patient’s case, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder, and the available management

• Appreciate the way in which heredity contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives

• Understand the options for dealing with the risk of recurrence, playing a vital role in providing one off and ongoing support to patients and their families, in choosing the course of action most appropriate to them

• Support patients/families in making the best possible adjustment to the disorder/risk of the disorder

Essential Criteria:
Candidates must on the latest date for receiving completed applications, possess:

• An Approved Master of Science degree in Genetic/Genomic Counselling

OR

• Attainment of the NHS Scientific Training Programme (STP) in Genomic Counselling

OR

• A qualification recognised for professional registration via the grandfather clause by the GCRB/AHCS or an equivalent overseas Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory Body AND hold current registration with that Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory Body

AND

• Have 3 years relevant post qualification experience

• Maintain live registration on the AHCS register (attained via the Genetic Counsellor Registration Board) or an equivalent Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory Body covering the region.

Applicants who are due to acquire the requisite experience and registration in 2024 will be considered.
How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

• Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Friday 25th October 2024 at 5pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Claire Giffney, Principal Genetic Counsellor, 01 428 2803.
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie