This post is for a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Genetic Counsellor to work for the Wessex Clinical Genetics Service (WCGS) based at the University Hospital Southampton (UHS). UHS is the designated network lead centre for the PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome (PHTS) Rare Disease Clinical Network, led by Dr Katherine Lachlan, Consultant Clinical Geneticist.
 
The overarching aim of this funded role is to facilitate equity of access to care and research into PHTS in England and the wider UK.
 
The Clinical Nurse Specialist/Genetic Counsellor will be responsible for supporting the development of the national UK PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome (PHTS) Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting. The meeting is held virtually, providing a forum for discussion and advice, together with signposting and development of appropriate referral pathways.  The post will involve liaison with many specialities and other Trusts across the UK.
 
The post holder will also be the identified key worker for patients and their families affected by PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome (PHTS) referred to WCGS to co-ordinate their care and provide them with accurate and up to date information.  They will have primary responsibility for the provision of specialist care co-ordination for this patient/client group, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.