Genomic Counselling Trainee Healthcare Scientist (STP)

The Genomic Counselling Trainee will undertake the full STP training programme in order to progress through the modules of the training scheme. In doing so they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience and will learn how to:

? � �Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.�
? � �Analyse, interpret and compare investigative and clinical options.
? � �Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients.
? � �Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace.

They will be expected to complete all work-based training and assessment alongside the academic master?s course to exit the programme with eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and use of the protected title of Clinical Scientist. In addition, they will be expected to undertake work-based experience to enable them to communicate complex technical, scientific and sensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms.

Trainees must meet the HCPC?s standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.�

To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the job description document attached.�

Additional information

For informal enquiries contact Amy Braddel on 023 8120 6170, or by email at: ***********@uhs.nhs.uk.

Interviews will be held on Monday 15th April 2024.