ArticleEuropean journal of human genetics : EJHG2022
The experiences of UK-based genetic counsellors working in mainstream settings.
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- How can a community of practice support healthcare professionals navigating new roles? a case study of genetic counsellors employed to work in medical specialities.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Becoming agents for genomic change: genetic counsellors' views of patient care and implementation influences when genomics is mainstreamed.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2024Article
- The future is mainstream: genetic counselling should be embedded in mainstream medicine.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2023Article
- Evaluation and pilot testing of a multidisciplinary model of care to mainstream genomic testing for paediatric inborn errors of immunity.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2023Article
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Abstract
Most UK-based genetic counsellors (GCs) work within clinical genetics services; yet there is a small and expanding group of GCs working within other clinical specialties, termed "mainstream" GCs. To our knowledge there have been no projects to date examining the experiences of mainstream GCs working in the UK. The aim of this workforce evaluation was to explore the experiences of mainstream GCs. Online surveys were sent to mainstream GCs to obtain general demographic information and baseline data regarding experiences of working in these roles. Those who completed the surveys were then invited to take part in online focus groups. Data was transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis to draw out major themes that arose from the discussions. Major themes were found to be: "Benefits", "Challenges", "Career Progression" and "Support". Overall, participants expressed enjoyment of their roles and described key benefits of working in a clinical specialty, including autonomous working and developing expertise. Still, career progression was limited in many cases due to issues obtaining professional registration, lack of support, and unclear definition of the mainstream GC role. Findings are brought together as a list of suggestions to support this subset of the profession going forward. We hope these findings could be of utility to both employers and policymakers when advancing the national provision for mainstream genomic services.
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