Advance your
Genetics Career at Bupa

We're currently recruiting for Genetic Counsellors to help us deliver 'My Genomic Health' to our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an industry first for the private healthcare sector, whilst still being able to carry out other roles you may undertake elsewhere.

We offer complete flexibility, with hours that work around you. And our roles are remote too, helping you to manage a healthy work life balance.

What is
My Genomic Health?

Bupa is the first UK major private healthcare provider to pilot whole genome sequencing for selected UK customers, identifying risk of disease across more than 36 conditions including 10 cancers.

‘My Genomic Health’ begins as a two-year pilot offering more than 3,500 customers whole genome sequencing to identify their risk of developing future health conditions
The programme will identify risk of disease across more than 36 conditions including 10 cancers, with customers accessing personalised recommendations and tailored health plans to prevent illness and promote early detection of disease
The pilot comes as part of Bupa’s advancement into genomic health in the UK, integrating genomic testing into products and services before symptoms develop and after conditions are diagnosed to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives

Find out more about My Genomic Health here

Genetic Counsellor
Opportunities

This role delivers pre and post-test genetic counselling appointments to Bupa employees and external customers as part of the My Genomic Healthcare product

As a genetic counsellor, your role is to interpret and explain genetic information to customers and to support them and their families to make use of this information. You'll help them to understand the medical facts, including how heredity contributes to their condition, and the options for dealing with the risk of recurrence.

We don't have any live vacancies at present, but you can register your details and our recruitment team will keep you updated when roles open.

Register

What we look for

As a Genetic Counsellor at Bupa you’ll discuss and look after one of the things people hold most dear. Their health. Alongside your expert clinical knowledge, you’ll need empathetic ear, a caring and compassionate approach, and great interpersonal skills. Some of the other things we look for in our Genetic Counsellors are:

Qualification

Masters in genetic counselling accredited by the Genetic Counselling Registration Board (GCRB) and/or have completed the Scientist Training Programme in genomic counselling and/or be a nurse/midwife who has completed training in counselling skills and human genetics.

Educated to degree level in genetics, biological/biomedical science or nursing. Other degree areas such as social sciences and psychology may also be relevant.

Skills

The ability to interpret complex scientific papers and genetic test results.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, colleagues, customers and corporate clients.

Experience

Experience in genetic counselling, with excellent communication and counselling skills.

Passion

Passionate in delivering preventative care

Patient Focus

Always putting the needs of our customers first, to help us be the world's most customer-centric healthcare organisation.

Organised

Good time management and flexibility

My Genomic Health

Advance your
Genetics Career at Bupa

Genetic Counsellor
Opportunities