Locum Genetic Counsellor

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site LRI Town Leicester Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/03/2026 23:59

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• might not be specific or relevant enough to address the criteria in the recruitment profile
• often seem generic and not personalised enough – an AI response won’t show your unique voice and perspective
• could misrepresent information about you, such as your qualifications, skills and experience

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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Genetic Counsellor to join our team for a one-year fixed term position.

This unique opportunity involves providing expert support in general and cancer genetics clinics while taking a leading role in establishing a new Fragile X helpline. The successful applicant will play a pivotal part in developing the helpline with the aim of creating a national Fragile X hub, offering guidance and information to individuals, families, and healthcare professionals across the country.

Applicants should possess a recognised qualification in genetic counselling and demonstrate a passion for patient-centred care. Experience in general genetics is essential, while knowledge of Fragile X syndrome or helpline operations would be advantageous. Excellent communication skills, initiative, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams are key attributes for this role.

If you are keen to make a difference in genetic services and contribute to the future of Fragile X support nationally, we invite you to apply.

Provide specialist support in genetics clinics
, offering counselling, risk assessment, and patient‑centred guidance, including both general and cancer clinics.

Lead the development of a new Fragile X helpline
, including planning, setup, and implementation.

Contribute to establishing a national Fragile X support hub
, designed to give information and guidance to families, individuals, and healthcare professionals across the UK.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
, ensuring coordinated and high‑quality genetic services.

Communicate complex genetic information clearly and empathetically to patients and professionals.

Apply clinical genetics expertise to support service delivery and helpline queries.

Use initiative to build and shape a new service
, helping define processes, resources, and operational workflows.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Provide high‑quality genetic counselling including risk assessment, explanation of genetic conditions, inheritance patterns, and test…