Job summary
NHS East Genomic Laboratory Hub (EGLH) delivers the National Genomic Medicine Service for a population of 10 million in the East of England; this includes diagnostic, prognostic and predictive testing for rare diseases and cancers.
EGLH is recruiting to the role of bioinformatician, to support development and implementation of clinical-grade software for high throughput and high quality clinical genomics. Skills and experience in testing, deployment and DevOps principles are valued. Our team provides best practice clinical bioinformatics through our cloud-infrastructure.
The role is focused on bioinformatics service delivery to support clinical testing, and you will work with a wide range of personnel in the EGLH region to this end.
Candidates without clinical bioinformatics experience are encouraged to apply; training and support will be provided. The role allows for flexible, and potentially remote, working; please contact us to discuss this, or any other aspect of the job.
Main duties of the job
- Validation and verification of clinical bioinformatics software
- Documentation and support of clinical bioinformatics software
- Continued improvement of clinical bioinformatics tools, processes and workflows for delivery of genomic diagnostic services
- Planning and management of bioinformatics software deployment; includes working closely with technical, scientific and clinical functions of the genomic laboratory
- Investigation and resolution of complex bioinformatics issues by examination of input & output data, and associated bioinformatics processes; includes communication to technical, scientific and clinical staff
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 06 November 2022
Interviews are due to be held on: 17 November 2022
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 06 November 2022
Interviews are due to be held on: 17 November 2022
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in an appropriate biological science, computer science or in bioinformatics
Desirable
- MSc level degree in bioinformatics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and using bioinformatics tools and resources Experience of software development in an object oriented language (eg Python) Experience in analysing large high throughput datasets
Desirable
- o Bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing data
Knowledge
Essential
- o Good knowledge of UNIX o Knowledge of at least one programming/ scripting language o To have a good knowledge of general software development procedures oKnowledge of data protection requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of next generation sequencing approaches, and statistical methods used in analysing the large complex data sets generated. Knowledge of bioinformatics tools available for the analysis and interpretation of genetic and genomic data
Skills
Essential
- Able to conduct Research and Development activities Able to organise and manage complex activities Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks despite frequent interruptions Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate advice Good verbal and written communication skills Able to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at meetings or as part of a teaching commitment
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in an appropriate biological science, computer science or in bioinformatics
Desirable
- MSc level degree in bioinformatics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and using bioinformatics tools and resources Experience of software development in an object oriented language (eg Python) Experience in analysing large high throughput datasets
Desirable
- o Bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing data
Knowledge
Essential
- o Good knowledge of UNIX o Knowledge of at least one programming/ scripting language o To have a good knowledge of general software development procedures oKnowledge of data protection requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of next generation sequencing approaches, and statistical methods used in analysing the large complex data sets generated. Knowledge of bioinformatics tools available for the analysis and interpretation of genetic and genomic data
Skills
Essential
- Able to conduct Research and Development activities Able to organise and manage complex activities Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks despite frequent interruptions Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate advice Good verbal and written communication skills Able to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at meetings or as part of a teaching commitment
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)