Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Genetic Counsellor
Genetic Counsellor
OxfordOn-Site
FTCFull-Time
£49,387 - £56,515per annumFTE
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Description
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Genetic Counsellor
The closing date is 19 November 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, team oriented and dynamic Band 7 Genetic Counsellor to work as part of the specialist Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) team. The ICC GC will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and be responsible for delivering and/or supporting the delivery of genetics services. The post holder will have access to CPD, as well as quality counselling supervision in keeping with the AGNC Counselling Supervision requirements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will autonomously manage their own case load as well as taking part in the weekly ICC MDT clinic. The post holder will be required to provide a mixture of in person, telephone and virtual appointments in Oxford. There will be opportunities to support and educate STPs and trainee genetic counsellors, as well as contribute to local and regional projects and audits. There will be opportunities to support colleagues through registration, for those who meet the GCRAB/AHCS/HCPC criteria.
We welcome applications from those who have successfully completed or are due to complete the National School of Clinical Scientists STP Genomic Counselling in September 2026 and who are registered or are pending registration with the HCPC; Overseas trained GCs who hold a valid Eligibility to Register Certificate from the UK Genetic Counsellor Registration Advisory Board; and UK MSc Genetic Counselling graduates (Cardiff) who have not yet achieved GCRAB registration.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-MRC-8340435-B7
Job locations: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Case load
Inherited Cardiac Conditions case load
Training/supervision
Person Specification
n/a
Essential: N/A
Desirable: N/A
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Principal Genetic Counsellor, Smrithi Devaiah, Smrithi.Devaiah@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865234673
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Genetic Counsellor
The closing date is 19 November 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, team oriented and dynamic Band 7 Genetic Counsellor to work as part of the specialist Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) team. The ICC GC will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and be responsible for delivering and/or supporting the delivery of genetics services. The post holder will have access to CPD, as well as quality counselling supervision in keeping with the AGNC Counselling Supervision requirements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will autonomously manage their own case load as well as taking part in the weekly ICC MDT clinic. The post holder will be required to provide a mixture of in person, telephone and virtual appointments in Oxford. There will be opportunities to support and educate STPs and trainee genetic counsellors, as well as contribute to local and regional projects and audits. There will be opportunities to support colleagues through registration, for those who meet the GCRAB/AHCS/HCPC criteria.
We welcome applications from those who have successfully completed or are due to complete the National School of Clinical Scientists STP Genomic Counselling in September 2026 and who are registered or are pending registration with the HCPC; Overseas trained GCs who hold a valid Eligibility to Register Certificate from the UK Genetic Counsellor Registration Advisory Board; and UK MSc Genetic Counselling graduates (Cardiff) who have not yet achieved GCRAB registration.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-MRC-8340435-B7
Job locations: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please see attached detailed Job Description
Case load
Inherited Cardiac Conditions case load
Training/supervision
- training and mentoring Genomic Counselling STPs, and other STPs within OUH Trust
- training and mentoring MSc Students and pre-registration GCs
- occasional training and mentoring for GC Affiliate posts such as genomic assistant, genomic associate and genomic practitioner.
- training and mentoring of healthcare professionals to deliver genomic medicine in mainstream settings.
Person Specification
n/a
Essential: N/A
Desirable: N/A
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Principal Genetic Counsellor, Smrithi Devaiah, Smrithi.Devaiah@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865234673
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