Senior Genetic Counsellor

<p><strong>Purpose of the Role</strong></p> <p>The purpose of this post is to contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality, genetic counselling service for the Republic of Ireland by carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a Genetic Counsellor:</p> <p>• Comprehend the medical facts of a patient’s case, including the diagnosis, probable course of the condition, and the available management</p> <p>• Appreciate the way in which heredity contributes to the condition, and the risk of recurrence in specified relatives</p> <p>• Understand the options for dealing with the risk of recurrence, playing a vital role in providing one off and ongoing support to patients and their families, in choosing the course of action most appropriate to them</...