Senior Genetic Counsellor page is loadedSenior Genetic CounsellorApply locations NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs time type Part time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 2, 2025 (21 days left to apply) job requisition id JR139844Job Description:Position Title: Senior Genetic Counsellor Employment Type: Maximum Term, Part-Time (until 30/06/2026)
Hours per week: 16 Position Grade: Genetics Counsellor Level 4 (Year1-2)
Salary: $117,544.00-$120,393.00 (pro rata) base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: T he Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Cancer Genetics, The Kinghorn Cancer Centre About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Cancer Genetics Service. Our model of care utilizes Cancer Institute NSW eviQ guidelines for genetic testing and risk management for patients and their families.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Genetics Counsellor who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are experienced in providing genetic counselling in an oncology setting including genetic counselling for newly diagnosed cancer patients, provision of evidence-based surveillance advice to patients and family members, documentation and data entry in various systems including Trakgene and MOSAIQ and working as part of the broader multi-disciplinary team.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria: 1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia
2.Post graduate qualification in Genetic Counselling with HGSA certification (or equivalent) and three years' clinical experience with extensive specialist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definition of a level 4 practitioner
3.Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the provision of genetic counselling, risk assessment and risk management for cancer genetics with minimal supervision
4.Demonstrated leadership in effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
5.Demonstrated leadership to utilise problem solving skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
6. Demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of person-centred care, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
7.Demonstrated knowledge and experience of EMR and database systems such as MOSAIQ and TrakGene.
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. Applications close on 01 January 2025 Contact Details:Annabel Horne Cancer Stream Manager ****** 9355 5610Alternate Contact:Fiona Stewart ******Closing Date:1 January 2025 11:59pmReconciliation 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 ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsSt Vincent's Health Network Sydney (SVHNS) comprises St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service, St Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, andSt Vincent's Correctional Health Service, Parklea.
Part of the NSW-based arm of St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHNS provides significant training and research activities housing several specialty units that are internationally recognised as centres of excellence. These include heart and lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health and drug and alcohol services.
We strive to not only meet the health needs of vulnerable populations, but to enable them to flourish as an acknowledgement of human dignity and as a commitment to justice.
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