NHS Lothian
258398 Genetic Counsellor (annex 21)
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Job Opportunity
South East Scotland Genetic Service, NHS Lothian
Pre-registration Supernumerary Genetic Counsellor
- Band: 7 (annex 21)
- Salary Scale: £52,845 - £61,466
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Work Pattern: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 17:00 (Mon-Thur) and 8:30 – 16:30 (Fri)
We are pleased to advertise a full-time Pre-Registration Genetic Counsellor post to join our friendly team based in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will undertake the NHS Scotland post-graduate training scheme for Genetic & Genomic Counselling. One training post is available and supported by NHS Education for Scotland.
Training Programme
The blended training programme will enable the trainee to build a portfolio of evidence for assessment and subsequent registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist- Genomic Counsellor. The training includes a fully funded 3-year Masters in Genetic & Genomic Counselling through Cardiff University part-time. This is predominantly distance learning and requires 5 training blocks located in Wales, the first of which requires attendance on 28 Sept to 7th October 2026. The post holder will work under supervision as part of a team of Genetic Counsellors to deliver a comprehensive clinical service including the provision of outreach clinics. The department offers high standards to support trainees.
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Requirements
Applications are invited from candidates with eligibility for Clinical Scientist Genetic Counselling training, with a minimum of a 2:1 entry of BSc Hons in a relevant subject (biological or biomedical science, social science, nursing or psychology) OR NMC nurse / midwife with relevant experience. It is essential that the candidate has 6 months full-time equivalent (approx. 800hrs) NHS or community health or care work experience with references.
Training and Pay
Training and MSc commences in September 2026 with interviews in early to mid-September and will be a Band 7 Annex 21 contract of employment until the post holder completes registration. A maximum of 36 months will be allowed for completion of the registration portfolio.
Please note this is a Pre-registration post, therefore Annex 21 applies
Pay Scale
For Trainees Covered By Annex 21 Where The Period Of Training Lasts For Between One And Three Years, Pay Will Be As Follows
- up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
- more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
- more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
- more than three years from completion of training: 60% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
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For further guidance on Annex 21 please follow this link: [Annex 21 Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees](Annex 21 Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees)
Career Development
Healthcare Science within NHS Scotland has a well-defined career structure and continued professional development is actively encouraged.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries should be made to Gillian Scott, Genetic Counsellor Manager on 0131 537 1116 or at WGH.ClinicalGenetics@nhs.scot
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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Support for Disabled Candidates
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
PVG Scheme Membership
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.
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