Genomic Counsellor
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0144 |
Summary
The role will involve: Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients personal and multi-generational family histories to identify individuals at increased genetic risk for cancer, including drawing detailed family pedigrees and evaluating the likelihood of hereditary cancer syndromes. Explaining complex genetic concepts and information to patients and their relatives in a clear, compassionate manner, including discussions about the implications of inherited cancer syndromes and the potential benefits and limitations of genetic testing Organising, coordinating, and managing the logistics of appropriate genetic tests, ensuring that patients are offered the most suitable investigations, and subsequently interpreting the results in the context of the clinical and family history. Communicating genetic test results both to patients and to the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensuring clarity regarding the significance of findings and their implications for patient care and risk management. Providing expert guidance and recommendations to the MDT on how identified genetic mutations may influence cancer risk assessment, treatment choices, and surveillance strategies for patients and their families. Referring patients and their relatives to further specialist services when necessary, such as high-risk cancer screening clinics, psychological support, or additional genetic investigations. Delivering ongoing emotional and psychological support to patients and families as they process genetic risk information, helping them cope with anxiety, uncertainty, and the impact on family dynamics. Playing an active role in MDT meetings by contributing specialist knowledge about hereditary cancers, facilitating case discussions, and promoting collaborative decision-making for patient management plans. Involving themselves in the development, review, and implementation of clinical guidelines, pathways, and protocols for genetic testing and risk management within oncology services. Educating and training healthcare colleagues within the MDT about the fundamentals of cancer genetics, the referral process for genetic counselling, and updates in clinical genetics relevant to patient care.