At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess family history for cancer risk and provide screening advice in a virtual clinic.
- Company: Join the South West Thames Centre for Genomics, a leader in genetic services.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on improving patient pathways and outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives through innovative digital health solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in genetic counselling and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Overview
Provide family history assessment to patients with potentially increased risk of cancer within the innovative Virtual Family History Clinic service hosted by the South West Thames Centre for Genomics.
Deliver screening advice based on family history and other relevant inputs for cancer risk assessment.
Contribute to improving the patient pathway through innovative digital solutions.
Responsibilities
- Undertake competent and evidence‑based family history assessment of referred patients in line with local procedures.
- Combine family history and additional information to provide screening advice according to local and national protocols.
- Maintain, update and review clinical pathways and data collection to ensure patients receive appropriate screening and management advice.
- Collaborate with clinicians and administrators to facilitate an effective and efficient patient pathway using digital innovation, including the Family History Questionnaire Service (FHQS).
- Determine when to refer patients to inherited cancer genetic services or for active management.
- Act as an educational resource to the wider health care system and trainees in mainstream breast, endoscopy and surgical units.
- Participate in audit and innovation to improve patient pathways and support service evaluation.
- Assist with the clinical aspects of the Virtual Family History Clinic service, including review and evaluation.
- About the Centre
The South West Thames Regional Genomics Centre provides an integrated Clinical Genetics service for individuals or families at risk of a genetic disorder.
Services are delivered at St George’s Hospital—a leading London teaching hospital—and several local district hospitals across the South West Thames area, Surrey and West Sussex.
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Contact Details:
St George's University Hospitals Recruitment Team
