NHS South East Genomic Medicine Service

We’re hiring two Apprentice Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA)! You’ll be will working alongside technical and scientific staff in our busy Genetics laboratory to learn the knowledge and skills required to become an MLA. https://bit.ly/4few8Kl #Apprenticeship #NHSjobs

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like you to meet Donna! Donna was diagnosed in the midst of the pandemic with #breastcancer, later discovering that she has the #PALB2 gene variant. Along with her sister Jade, she has gone to set up the movement #notjustbrca to raise awareness of all gene variants linked to breast cancer. Read Donna’s story here: https://lnkd.in/emZ6z6GM #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

We are hiring! We're looking for a new Patient Pathway Coordinator for Cardiac patients. Can you help us to deliver an effective service for families across the South East who are bereaved through sudden cardiac death, or are survivors of cardiac arrest? You'll be based within the Cardiology team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust but working closely with us, Clinical Genetics, British Heart Foundation and the team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. https://lnkd.in/eKFfShhA

This #WearItPink Day, and we share some facts about #genomics and #breastcancer. Each year, in the UK there are around 56,400 women and 390 men diagnosed with breast cancer. Around 5% - 10% of people with breast cancer are thought to carry an altered gene. Gene mutations can significantly increase the risk of someone developing breast cancer. This includes genes such as #BRCA1 and #BRCA2, alongside a number of other genes which have been recently discovered. Gene changes are more likely to occur in people with a strong family history of breast and ovarian cancers. Families with a high-risk gene can benefit from testing, additional screening, and other risk-reducing options. This highlights the importance of genetic testing and counselling! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth South East London Cancer Alliance I Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance I Breast Cancer Now I Breast Cancer UK I CoppaFeel! I Macmillan Cancer Support

This week is #HereditaryCancerAwareness week and #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth in the UK. At the NHS Genomic Medicine Service, we are working to improve the early detection of cancer and access to personalised care for patients. People with #LynchSyndrome are more likely to get colorectal cancer and other cancers, and at a younger age (before 50). Identifying patients who have Lynch Syndrome means they can be monitored from a younger age, meaning tumours could be caught sooner. We are collecting feedback from people on their experience of Lynch Syndrome screening to improve the service. Find our survey here: https://lnkd.in/e2EAH2uh. Your insights and experiences are invaluable in improving patient experience and care. For more information on Lynch Syndrome screening, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eMCN3y2B

Are you interested in learning more about inherited cardiac conditions?   Come along to our free study day in London.   Date and Time: 18th October, 10am- 4pm, Location: The Council Chamber, London, W1W 6JJ   We will equip you with knowledge and confidence about genomics and how genomic medicine can benefit your cardiac patients. We'll cover the basics of genetics, how this applies to cardiac patients and provide an overview of reproductive options for patients with cardiac conditions. You will also hear from a patient and understand their perspective on genomics.   The study day is aimed towards nurses and midwives, however allied health professionals who are interested in learning more about genomics in cardiac conditions are also welcome to join.   Register here https://bit.ly/3ZyB1cv Teofila (Tootie) Bueser I Vishakha Tripathi Gaglani I Dominic Studart I Rachel Bastiaenen I Elijah Behr I Alison Fielding I Cardiomyopathy UK I British Heart Foundation I Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) I

We're hiring! Could you be our new Lead Midwife? We're looking for a midwife who is passionate about helping us to embed genomics into everyday midwifery practice. Join our fantastic team in this part time (18.5 hours) Band 8a role. Get in touch if you want more info. https://bit.ly/3MSBKxM Teofila (Tootie) Bueser I The Nursing and Midwifery Council I NHS North Thames Genomic Medicine Service I Jo Hargrave I Dominic Studart I Paul F. I Richard Hall I Donna Marie Kirwan I Nicola Husain I Joanne Mumford

Have you or someone you know been tested for Lynch Syndrome?   Your feedback on Lynch syndrome testing and onward management is crucial for improving future experiences. We'd greatly appreciate your input. Please complete our survey and share it with your network. Whether your result was positive or negative, your feedback is highly valuable.   Help us reach as many people as possible! Complete our survey here: https://lnkd.in/e2EAH2uh #LynchSyndrome #Feedback Peaches Womb Cancer Trust I The Eve Appeal I Bowel Cancer UK I Macmillan Cancer Support I Cancer Research UK (CRUK) I Bowel Research UK I Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance I South East London Cancer Alliance

It's here!! We've been busy creating for you a brand new podcast called The Road to Genome. We've made it in partnership with colleagues from across the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (special shout out to NEYGenomics!) and we've recorded a whole series of inspirational and informative interviews with a wide range of people. First up is the brilliant Dr Lydia Green from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust where she leads the Leukodystrophy Service. Lydia talks about the transformative impact a genomic diagnosis can have on children and their families. Available on all podcast platforms, or find it here https://t.co/gTfGtOfQB1

We've teamed up with our friends Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance to bring our new genomics education series to primary care colleagues across the South East. Join us for a free two part series online to learn about genomics and why it's important for primary care. Open to all primary care colleagues from South London, Surrey, Sussex, Kent & Medway. Get your placed booked now! https://bit.ly/4ggUSTo