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Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity. This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job Overview
Moorfields is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education.
Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London's City Road and at a number of satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patients’ homes. Moorfields has contracts with more than 80 primary care trusts across the country, making us a truly national centre for eye care.
We are also a major postgraduate teaching centre and a national centre for ophthalmic research involving, with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, the largest ophthalmic research programme in the world. In addition, we directly manage three commercial divisions: Moorfields Private, Moorfields Pharmaceuticals and Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
The post holder will carry out the duties and responsibilities of a genetic counsellor with the aim of helping patients and families:
* comprehend the medical facts, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder and the available management.
* appreciate the way heredity contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives.
* understand the options (including genetic testing) for dealing with the risk.
* choose the course of action most appropriate for them.
* make the best possible adjustment to the disorder/risk of the disorder.
Working for our organisation
What’s in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll Join a Flexible, Supportive Organisation Offering
* Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
* 24/7 independent counselling support
* Career-long learning and development opportunities
* Excellent transport connections
* Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
* Free Pilates classes
* Full support and training to develop your skills
* And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Work as part of a team of genetic support staff, coping with a flexible timetable to cover the clinical requirements of the Genetic Service as efficiently as possible.
Will be responsible for their own clinic and clinical/research work load.
Provide on-going advice and support to patients and families in the outpatient clinics and by telephone.
Explain risks of carrier status to at-risk individuals, modes of inheritance and counselling of patients before undertaking pre-symptomatic testing.
Recording family histories and pedigrees.
Obtain blood samples using phlebotomy skills.
Ensure that samples are passed to the appropriate laboratories for the correct tests.
Act as an on-going point of contact for the patients, families and other health professionals.
Work closely with the consultant and junior members of the team to provide continuity of care and supervise junior members of staff.
Work closely with the medical social workers.
Maintain close links with the regional genetics units throughout the UK in the management of patients and families and the overseeing of genetic testing.
Maintain and develop the computerised genetic database of patients and families affected with inherited disorders.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Obtained Genetic Counsellor Registration Board accredited MSc degree in Genetic Counselling OR Attainment of 1st or MSc degree in scientific or healthcare subject
Desirable criteria
* Additional training in Genetics
* Postgraduate training in Genetic Counselling
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Basic data monitoring and computer skills
Desirable criteria
* Advanced computer skills
* Background in medical/ genetic research
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience in counselling, medical, or scientific environment
Personality and Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to work independently when required and demonstrates an autonomous approach to work
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
* Genetic Counsellor Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 304.6KB)
* Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)
* MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Elena Schiff
Job title: Principal Genetic Counsellor
Email address: elena.schiff@nhs.net
If you have problems applying, contact Address Any Telephone emma.blake10@nhs.net
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