Job Title Cancer Genetic Counsellor (Macmillan)   Location Singleton Hospital, Swansea, South West Wales   Closing Date for Applications 22/09/2006   Job Description and Person Specification Swansea NHS Trust Post: Genetic Counsellor (Macmillan) Reference: Grade: Band 7 Hours: 37.5 Contract: Salary: Department: Cancer Genetics Base: Singleton Hospital, Swansea Closing Date: 22 September 2006 Details of Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative professional to join the Cancer Genetics Service for Wales based in Singleton Hospital, Swansea. You will assist in the provision of cancer risk assessments, counselling and support for individuals and families living in South West Wales who are at risk of hereditary cancer. You should either be a Registered Nurse or Midwife with at least 5 years post-registration experience, at least 2 of which should be in a relevant specialty; or have an MSc in Genetic Counselling with a minimum of 2* year’s experience; and be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. For further information and informal discussion, please contact: - Dr Alex Murray, Consultant Clinical Geneticist on 029 20744654 or Ms Debra Horrigan Genetic Counsellor on 01792 285347 The Swansea NHS Trust is a Two Tick Disability Symbol user and is committed to fulfilling the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 in relation to employment. Applications are welcomed from Disabled persons and a disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act, please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. For Application Forms and Job Descriptions, please contact The Recruitment Team, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, On Tel. 01792-703386 (24 Hour Recruitment Line) Or email [email protected]. Insert: HOWIS, Bulletin *Candidates are expected to gain up to a total of 2 years experience once they have been in post for 12 months   Contact Details Dr Alex Murray, Consultant Clinical Geneticist on 029 20744654 or Ms Debra Horrigan Genetic Counsellor on 01792 285347