NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay. Genetic Counsellor/ Trainee (Consideration will be given to appoint at entry level/trainee level under Annex 21 (ii) conditions) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Genetic Counsellor to join a small, friendly and supportive team of Genetic Counsellors in the East of Scotland Clinical Genetics Service based in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. The successful applicant will work as part of the team delivering a comprehensive service including the provision of outreach clinics. The post will have a focus on cancer but there is opportunity to practice over a wide range of genetic conditions. The post-holder will also contribute to the teaching programmes and research projects within the department and contribute to the development of genetic services For appointment at Band 7 applicants should be registered with the Academy of Healthcare Sciences (AHCS) or be working toward registration. Consideration will be given to appoint at entry level/ trainee level under Annex 21 conditions. For this the applicant should have or be close to completion of an MSc in Genetic/Genomic Counselling or be an experienced nurse or midwife with current UK NMC registration and a first level degree, with demonstrated ability to work towards MSc, or Academically accredited counselling skills training and completion of a science course in human genetics. Informal enquiries to: Kirsten Henderson, Principal Genetic Counsellor 01382 632035/Kirsten.henderson@nhs.scot Hours of work are: 37 hours per week Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside