Job summaryA vacancy has arisen for an experienced and motivated Genetic Counsellor to join our Principal Genetic Counsellor team. This is a full-time position (part time will be considered) for a Registered Genetic Counsellor. The post-holder will be expected to provide an expert genetic counselling service in line with the job description and personal specification. This will include taking the lead role for one or more areas of genetic counselling, likely in rare genetic disease, prenatal, inherited cardiac conditions, and/or neurogenetics, to meet the needs of the service and applicants expertise/interests.Main duties of the jobLCGS is based at Josephs Well, close to the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) site in central Leeds, with easy public transport links. Although the majority of Genetic Counselling clinics are run virtually, some face-to-face clinics are held in the nearby LGI, and it is possible that additional face-to-face clinics will be re-established in district hospitals in the future if so some occasional travel may be required.About usThe Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. DetailsDate posted07 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number002041Job locationsJoseph's Well OfficesLeedsWest YorkshireLS3 1ABUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor questions about this job, contact:Natalie MellardPA to Senior Management Teamnatalie.mellard@nhs.net0113 392 4454Shortlisting Date: 28th SeptemberInterview Date: 8th/9th OctoberWhy you should join our TeamLCGS, which is part of the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service (NEY GMS), provides Clinical Genetics services to a diverse population of 4.2 million across a large, varied geographical area. The service comprises an experienced team of Consultant Clinical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors and Genetic Research Nurses/Practitioners, as well as resident doctors and trainee Genetic Counsellors, supported by a large clinical administrative team. There is wide scope for personal and professional development and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to CPD for all staff. The post-holder will also help to promote and prioritise Genetic Counsellor continuing professional development.The ethos of the department is innovative and forward-thinking and there will be many opportunities for the post holder to support service development and transformation projects locally and regionally. Yorkshire is a wonderful county to live in; there really is something for everyone. From the metropolitan city of Leeds it is easy to reach the stunning natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and Coast.What you will bring to the roleAs an experienced Registered Genetic Counsellor, you will have specialist expertise in one or more clinical areas, allowing you to take a lead in this speciality, including identifying and facilitating service development strategies to enhance patient care. As the role includes line management, you will have prior experience of mentoring and coaching in a previous line management role and/or through the supervision of trainee/student Genetic CounsellorsPlease see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust valuesThe Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.We are.Responsible Open and Honest One Team KindOur Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every timeOur priorities:People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor questions about this job, contact:Natalie MellardPA to Senior Management Teamnatalie.mellard@nhs.net0113 392 4454Shortlisting Date: 28th SeptemberInterview Date: 8th/9th OctoberWhy you should join our TeamLCGS, which is part of the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service (NEY GMS), provides Clinical Genetics services to a diverse population of 4.2 million across a large, varied geographical area. The service comprises an experienced team of Consultant Clinical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors and Genetic Research Nurses/Practitioners, as well as resident doctors and trainee Genetic Counsellors, supported by a large clinical administrative team. There is wide scope for personal and professional development and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to CPD for all staff. The post-holder will also help to promote and prioritise Genetic Counsellor continuing professional development.The ethos of the department is innovative and forward-thinking and there will be many opportunities for the post holder to support service development and transformation projects locally and regionally. Yorkshire is a wonderful county to live in; there really is something for everyone. From the metropolitan city of Leeds it is easy to reach the stunning natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and Coast.What you will bring to the roleAs an experienced Registered Genetic Counsellor, you will have specialist expertise in one or more clinical areas, allowing you to take a lead in this speciality, including identifying and facilitating service development strategies to enhance patient care. As the role includes line management, you will have prior experience of mentoring and coaching in a previous line management role and/or through the supervision of trainee/student Genetic CounsellorsPlease see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust valuesThe Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.We are.Responsible Open and Honest One Team KindOur Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every timeOur priorities:People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. 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