COMPLETE Genetic Counsellor Grade 3 - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus

Job Description:

• Permanent, Part Time position (20 hours per week)
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role
This is a senior genetic counselling role within St Vincent’s Health, which in addition to a clinical load, also entails significant contribution to the establishment and development of a new genetic counselling service at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.  Clinical work will focus cardiac genetics initially, with a view to expand services to other areas as needs arise.  As this is a new role, the successful applicant will need to be a self-starter, possess strong leadership skills and be able to work autonomously.
 

Duties include:

• Working closely with medical staff, establish, manage and lead  an effective and patient-centred genetic counselling service that serves the needs of St Vincent’s Hospital patients, with an initial focus on cardiac genetic patients

• Conduct patient consultations, including thorough clinic preparation, follow up of results and clinic letters

• Facilitate mainstreaming of genetic and genomic testing for medical specialists

• Assist in knowledge sharing and upskilling about genetic testing and genetic counselling by participating in Hospital seminars and providing education for medical nursing and allied health staff.

• Participation in counselling supervision

• Select appropriate genetic testing laboratories for the St Vincent’s genetics service based on quality, cost and turn around time

• Exercise initiative and offer suggestions for improving/creating processes

• Involve others in the identification of change initiatives and the implementation of processes

• Contribute to research as required

• Participate in activities related to service development

The classification range for this position is Genetic Counsellor Grade 3 WW9 - WW12 ($103,298 - $118,055 per annum, pro rata for part time).
 

Your Contribution

• Master of Genetic Counselling from a HGSA recognised program

• Certification in Genetic Counselling that meets requirements of Human Genetics Society of Australasia

• Active participation in continuing professional development (CPD) to meet requirements of registration in HGSA register of Genetic Counsellors

• At least 2 years’ experience post certification

• Knowledge and understanding of genetic counselling, including medical, genetic and psychosocial aspects

• Experience in adult genetics, particularly cardiac genetics and variant classification would be an advantage

• Experience in genetic service development initiatives

• Experience working as a Genetic Counsellor and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
   

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

Cardiology Services
St Vincent's Hospital is a leading provider of cardiac services offering a comprehensive range of cardiac investigations and interventions; cardiac surgery; specialised cardiac clinics (including the purpose developed Heart Centre) and inpatients cardiac services.  In addition to servicing the local community, St Vincent's is the leading metropolitan provider of cardiac services to regional and rural Victoria.  St Vincent's Cardiac Services aim to provide excellence in patient focused care.  St Vincent's is a major cardiac research centre ensuring our cardiac program utilises the latest advancements in knowledge and treatments to care for all our patients. 

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

JR133827_Position Description - Genetics Counsellor - Oct 2023.pdf

Contact Details:

Dr. Maria Brosnan, Cardiologist St Vincent’s Hospital and Baker Institute maria.brosnan@svha.org.au 03 9288 3000

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

25 December 2023 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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