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NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
The South East of Scotland Genetics Service is seeking to appoint a Service Manager - Genetic Counsellor who is enthusiastic, well-organised and highly-motivated to lead our team of Genetic Counsellors and Trainees.
You will be expected to practice in a wide range of genetic conditions to ensure delivery of an efficient and effective Genetic Counsellor service.
We require an experienced and dynamic individual who can take the service forward in the ever changing field of genetics. Current professional registration with the Genetic Counsellor Registration Board and a postgraduate qualification in Genetic Practice at Masters Level are essential requirements.
The South East of Scotland Genetics Service is a nationally acclaimed unit, providing a supra-regional comprehensive genetics service to a population of approximately 1.25 million. The service is based at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh and covers Lothian, Fife and the Borders. A number of outreach clinics are held at St Johns Hospital Livingston, Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline, Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy, Borders General Hospital Melrose and Roodlands Hospital Haddington.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact: Professor Mary Porteous or Diane Stirling on 0131 537 1116 or email mary.porteous@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk / diane.stirling@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.