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Job overview

We are looking for a caring and motivated individual to join our genomics team as a Genomic Associate. This exciting, newly established role within the Genomic Counselling work stream will help facilitate genetic counselling and testing for patients with rare diseases and their family members.  The Genomics Associate is responsible for facilitating the collection of information, consent, samples and test results and helping to co-ordinate care for patients and families.  Working within the clinical genetics department, the varied 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.  The genomic associate will also help to facilitate access to the service, particularly amongst marginalised communities and families who are difficult to engage.  Other roles include facilitating patient support days and patient engagement events.  The role also includes co-ordinating multidisciplinary meetings and occasional education events for professionals.

Main duties of the job

Applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences are welcomed.  The post would suit an individual with significant clinical or administrative experience in the NHS who is confident communicating with patients and families sensitively.  It would also provide an opportunity for an individual aspiring to train as a genetic counsellor to gain relevant experience in the field.  A caring and compassionate nature and attention to detail is essential.  Knowledge of genetics, family histories, child development and NHS systems would be advantageous as would previous work as a Genomic Associate.  

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.

Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.