Genetic Counsellor Grade 3 - Melbourne, Australia - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

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Melbourne, Australia

3 days ago

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Salary:
$100,000 - $118,056

Occupation:
Medical and Nursing

Reference: 3380

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.

Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Fixed Term, Full-Time Role - (multiple part-time positions considered)

This role is an exciting opportunity for a Genetic Counsellor or Associate Genetic Counsellor to join the combined Parkville Familial Cancer Centre and Adult Genetics department.

The appointee will provide genetic counselling to families in Familial cancer clinics and adult genetics clinics at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Box Hill Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, and regional centres (Bendigo, Geelong, Warrnambool, Mildura).

A minimum of MHGSA board eligibility, excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team are required. Previous experience working in a Clinical Genetics service is desired.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Working in conjunction with other team members, including genetic counsellors, genetic nurses, geneticists, intake assistants, discipline specific clinical staff, data managers, administrative staff and laboratory staff
Interpreting and explaining the results of genetic analysis
Appropriate followup and support of patients and their families as appropriate (including ensuring that file reviews are done in a timely fashion)
Process and manage new referrals, clinical follow up and files reviews within set Key Performance Indicators
Gather family history information and set cancer verification plan by telephone
Participate in the collection of medical, genetic, family history information as necessary
Documentation of patient contact and details in appropriate database and medical records
Ensuring that letters are written and sent to patients and their doctors in a timely fashion
Contribute to department education and research programs

About you

You will have:

Board Eligibility in Genetic Counselling (MHGSA status)
An understanding of the current genetic and psychosocial issues relating to adult genetics and familial cancer
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent time management skills with focus on attention to detail
Demonstrate competency in managing complex workload with high level of accuracy
Active involvement in quality assurance and risk management activities
Previous clinical genetic counselling experience
Previous experience working in a clinical genetics service

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

Hiring Manager:
Michael Bogwitz

Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 11 December 2023.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.