Purpose of the RoleThe 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:Comprehend the medical facts of a patient's case, including the diagnosis, probable course of the disorder, and the available managementAppreciate the way in which heredity contributes to the disorder, and the risk of recurrence in specified relativesUnderstand 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 themSupport patients/families in making the best possible adjustment to the disorder/risk of the disorderEssential Criteria:Candidates must on the latest date for receiving completed applications, possess:An Approved Master of Science degree in Genetic/Genomic CounsellingORAttainment of the NHS Scientific Training Programme (STP) in Genomic CounsellingORA qualification recognised for professional registration via the grandfather clause by the GCRAB/AHCS or an equivalent overseas Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory Body AND hold current registration with that Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory BodyANDAt least 3 years' full time equivalent post qualification clinical experienceMaintain live registration on the AHCS register (attained via the Genetic Counsellor Registration Advisory Board) or an equivalent Genetic Counselling Board/Regulatory Body covering the region*.Individuals who are due to acquire the requisite experience and professional registration in 2025, may be considered for shortlisting.How To Apply & Informal EnquiriesApplications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter isWednesday the 26th of November 2025 by 23:45pm.Applications must be completed through the advertised post onby clicking'Apply for Job'.Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please Claire Giffney, For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – PLEASE NOTE:CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.Below, you'll find the list ofcommencement dates for 2026for your information.January 12th Corporate Induction ,NCHD rotation )February 9th 2026March 9th 2026