Principal genetic counsellor

Principal Genetic Counsellor

The closing date is 18 June 2026.

We have funding for a one year secondment for a Principal Genetic Counsellor for one day a week to support the STP MSc Genomic Counselling. The postholder will take a lead role in EDI on the MSc programme and support research within the GC team. We welcome genetic counsellor applicants with a PhD and/or research experience.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will have academic sessions to support co lead of modules on the MSc Genomic Sciences (Genomic Counselling) and contribute to updating modules, setting assignments and marking. The post holder will join the academic programme team for the MSc.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager.

Person Specification Qualifications

• First degree (in genetics, nursing, or biological/social sciences)
• Professional qualification (STP Genomic Counsellor training or MSc genetic counselling, RGN, etc.)
• Registered Genetic Counsellor GCRB / HCPC (or overseas equivalent)
• Approved GCRB Sign off Mentor
• Counselling certificate or diploma

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience in genetic counselling with experience of managing an individual caseload
• Mentoring and supervision of genetic counsellors
• Excellent communication and counselling skills
• Experience of the STP programme in genomic counselling
• Academic experience, teaching and/or research
• Ability to work autonomously and manage an independent caseload
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Maintain Registration with GCRB / HCPC or equivalent overseas Registration Board
• Experience of leading and managing a teamExperience of audit and service improvement
• Ability to teach/educate professionals and families

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata