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Genetic Counselling Specialist Nurse

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

14d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered nurse with haemoglobinopathy, maternity, or paediatrics experience, possess strong communication skills, teamwork abilities, and a passion for reducing health inequalities.
  • You will provide genetic counselling, support women and partners through maternity care, coordinate testing, communicate results, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams for effective care.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (NMC) with experience in haemoglobinopathy care, genetic counselling, or maternity/paediatrics
  • Post-registration qualification or significant experience in genetic counselling or haemoglobinopathies desirable
  • Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity to engage with our diverse local population
  • Strong teamwork and coordination skills across multidisciplinary settings
  • Passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for families

Responsibilities

  • Provide counselling, support, and advice to women and their partners throughout maternity care regarding genetic concerns and the availability of relevant services.
  • Deliver ongoing counselling and arrange partner testing for all women identified as carriers of a haemoglobin variant.
  • Offer counselling to couples receiving high-risk screening results, ensuring clear communication and emotional support.
  • Support women identified as being at risk of having a baby with a major haemoglobinopathy, offering guidance on available options.
  • Provide ongoing support and effective liaison for women who opt for antenatal diagnostic procedures.
  • Offer sensitive support and coordination of care for women who choose to terminate their pregnancy following diagnosis.
  • Deliver and coordinate the sickle cell and thalassaemia screening pathway in antenatal and newborn settings.
  • Provide high-quality genetic counselling and education to patients and families.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective communication of screening results and follow-up plans.
  • Support education and training initiatives for healthcare professionals across maternity and paediatrics.
  • Contribute to audits, service development, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Genetic Counselling Specialist Nurse role?

The main focus of the Genetic Counselling Specialist Nurse role is to deliver and strategically lead the NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme, as well as the Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme, providing comprehensive information, guidance, and psychosocial support to individuals and couples at risk of serious haemoglobin disorders.

What kind of patients will I be working with in this role?

In this role, you will be working with individuals and couples identified as carriers or at risk of having a child affected by a serious haemoglobin disorder, particularly related to sickle cell and thalassaemia.

Is experience in genetic counselling necessary for this position?

While a post-registration qualification or significant experience in genetic counselling or haemoglobinopathies is desirable, applicants with relevant experience in haemoglobinopathy care or maternity/paediatrics are also considered.

What kind of support will I provide to patients?

You will provide specialist genetic counselling, emotional support, and guidance on reproductive choices, antenatal diagnostic procedures, and care coordination for women who choose to terminate their pregnancy following a diagnosis.

Will I be collaborating with other professionals in this role?

Yes, you will work in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including Maternity Screening Services, Neonatal and Paediatric Teams, and HSL Laboratory Teams to ensure effective communication and care delivery.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to contribute to audits, service development, ongoing quality improvement initiatives, and participate in education and training initiatives for healthcare professionals across maternity and paediatrics.

What is the work environment like at North Middlesex University Hospital?

North Middlesex University Hospital is a busy healthcare provider serving a diverse community, with a commitment to equitable care, compassionate support, and continuous improvement in healthcare outcomes.

How can I get more information about this job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Sekayi Tangayi, Consultant Nurse, via email at sekayi.tangayi@nhs.net or by telephone at 07946685603.

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Today, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three London hospitals; Barnet Hospital in north London, Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital became part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 July 2014. Last year our highly skilled healthcare teams provided treatment and care for over a million patients and achieved some of the best clinical outcomes in England. Our mortality rates have been the best among England's hospital trusts for many years. Our goal is to continue excelling and to be in the top 10 per cent in the UK for clinical research, scientific medical research and teaching outcomes. We provide a wide range of routine and specialist health services and we aim to deliver world class healthcare to our patients. To do so, we combine world class expertise with leading healthcare that is local, patient-focused and friendly.