Closing Date: 03/05/2021
Location: Cambridge
The Department of Medical Genetics is looking to appoint a Research Nurse (Genetic Counsellor) to join the cancer genetics research team led by Professor Marc Tischkowitz. The post-holder will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day running of a new CRUK funded study to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using Polygenic Risk Scores in predictive genetic testing for risk stratification (and early cancer detection) in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. This is a multisite study led from Cambridge with key collaborators in Manchester (UK), Southampton (UK) and Stanford (US). The successful applicant will be responsible for the setting up and day to day running of the study. They will work with clinicians and health professionals to help recruit patients to the study, coordinate the PRS testing, counsel participants regarding their risk and liaise with genetics services. They will have oversight for the study in the collaborative centres. Prior experience in cancer genetics would be an advantage. Previous experience of research /clinical studies is highly desirable. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as the successful applicant will be expected to liaise with a number of healthcare professionals locally, nationally and internationally. Given the time zones involved it may be necessary to sometimes attend meetings outside of normal working hours (evenings). For further information about the position please contact Professor Marc Tischkowitz mdt33@cam.ac.uk Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. This appointment requires NMC Registration and a Research Passport application. This appointment requires an Honorary Research Contract. This is an integrated appointment between the University and the relevant NHS Trust/Body ("NHS Trust"). You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Research Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. Closing Date: 3rd May 2021 Please quote reference SS26285 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. To apply, please follow this link: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/29366/
