Job responsibilities
PURPOSE
The
North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH) comprises of a
partnership arrangement between several organisations (Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust, Sheffield Childrens Hospital FT, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hospitals FT and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals FT).
The
GLH operates as a network to deliver genomic testing, as outlined in the
National Genomic Test Directory, across a broad range of Genomic specialties
including both cancer and rare diseases. We provide a coordinated and
comprehensive service to deliver standardised outcomes, on-going consolidation,
quality improvement, and adoption of new technologies.
The
post-holder will:
Working under guidance to provide
highly specialised bioinformatics expertise to support the diagnostic
platforms being used within NEY GLH. This will include implementation of
methods of data handling, software, analysis and interpretation of data that
will ultimately have a direct impact on patient care.
To work with the lead
bioinformation and within the NEY GLH virtual team based across the different
NEY GLH sites to plan activities and develop the bioinformatics capability of
NEY GLH.
To carry out research and
development and audit in the field of genetics and bioinformatics
To assist in delivery of a quality,
cost effective and patient focussed service from a combination of specialist
areas within the department.
To take responsibility for own
work.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The post holder will work under
guidance to provide highly specialised bioinformatics expertise to support
the diagnostic platforms being used within NEY GLH. This will include
implementation and validation of methods of data handling, software
development, and analysis and interpretation of data that will ultimately
have a direct impact on patient care.
The post holder will work with the
lead bioinformation and within the NEY GLH virtual team based across the
different NEY GLH sites to plan activities and develop the bioinformatics
capability of NEY GLH.
The post holder will be required to
carry out research and development and service improvement in the field of
genetics and bioinformatics.
The post holder will have
appropriate scientific duties and responsibilities to contribute to the
provision and development of an effective and high quality diagnostic
service.
Maintain awareness of, and adhere
to, all relevant codes of practice, Health & Safety procedures and
operational policies, and inform the safety officer of any hazards or
potential risks encountered.
Ensure the best possible standard
of work by applying scientific skills and expertise to maintain a high level
of quality, reliability, timeliness and accuracy.
Contribute information, both
written and verbal, to local and national scientific meetings and workshops.
CORE
ASPECTS OF THE ROLE
Communication
and Relationships
The post holder requires the skill
to present bioinformatics results, research findings, statistical data,
analytical developments, audit results and teaching materials to groups of
professional staff through departmental seminars, and/or external scientific
meetings.
The post holder will also
communicate with:
o Clinical Scientists, Medical,
Biomedical Scientists, Healthcare Science Assistants, IT and informatics
staff, and clerical staff on matters concerning the laboratory, systems and
projects.
o Peers, regionally and nationally, to
discuss problems and service matters.
Analytical
and Judgemental
Judgmental skills will be required
when providing bioinformatic services as part of the overall service provided
by the NEY GLH. You will understand the need to report adverse events in the
event of errors and failures.
Develop, operate, maintain and
troubleshoot highly complex bioinformatics software safely and efficiently.
Input, manage, extract and
interpret patient data using the laboratory computer system.
Analysing, validating, interpreting
and comparing technical data plus exercising judgement in identifying
problems and then solving them.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information
that is related to patient care.
Observe the requirements of
departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample
labelling and adverse event reporting.
Observe the requirements of Trust
policies relating to clinical and people governance.
Planning
and Organisational
Communicate clearly and effectively
whether orally, graphically or electronically.
Organise, plan, prioritise,
interpret, validate and authorize your workload and coordinate this with work
undertaken by other team members.
Work independently.
Work with precision and follow
accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures.
Take account of changes in service
delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work.
Physical
Dexterity
Standard
keyboard skills
Patient
/ Client Care
The post holder will be required to
provide highly specialised bioinformatics expertise to support the diagnostic
platforms being used within NEY GLH. This will include implementation of methods
of data handling, analysis and interpretation of data that will ultimately
have a direct impact on patient care.
To be an active member of the NEY
GLH virtual team, delivering the bioinformatics capability of NEY GLH.
To identify and report adverse
incidents through the designated channels.
Policy
and Service Development
The post holder will be required to
implement agreed polices within the department and assist in development of
departmental policies and protocols, contributing to policy change as
appropriate.
Carry out audit and development
programmes to underpin research and development within the department for
improvements of general service quality.
Human
Resources
Gain new knowledge through
experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes.
Participate actively in the
departmental appraisal scheme.
Responsible for contributing to
education and training.
Information
Resources
Will regularly need to develop and
create documents and reports using appropriate computer software e.g.
evaluation reports of analytical methods or equipment; laboratory information
documents for departmental use and for use by users of the laboratory.
Responsible for the operation of
information systems within the NEY GLH service.
Research
and Development
Will carry out regular formal
research and development projects aimed towards improved patient care.
Will regularly undertake the
evaluation of new analytical methods.
Freedom
to Act
Will be required to plan and
organise efficiently and effectively their work projects consulting and
reviewing progress with senior staff.
The post holder will have
significant discretion to work on their own and as part of team but decides
guided by a broad range of policies with guidance from peers.
Physical
Well-developed computer keyboard
skills
Frequent periods of light and
moderate physical activity related to the functions of the laboratory may be
expected. It is expected that a high
proportion of time will be spent sitting a personal computer using a VDU.
There may also be a requirement to use complex laboratory equipment and this
may involve prolonged periods of standing and high level of manual dexterity.
Mental
The post requires a high level of
expertise in the analysis of complex biological and genomic datasets.
The role requires frequent and
prolonged periods of mental effort which will include the use of highly
complex information systems linked to sophisticated equipment used in genomic
analysis.
The post holder will be involved in
the development and implementation of these systems and this will require
very high level of attention to details and a strong focus on the performance
of these systems and the quality and accuracy of data. This constitutes
prolonged periods of mental effort accounting for greater than 50% of the
working week.
Emotional
Some exposure to emotional
circumstances may arise during the performance of people governance duties,
for example, during staff appraisal.
There may be indirect exposure to
distressing clinical situations as the main role is the provision of cancer
diagnostic service to adults and children including those who are acutely or
terminally ill.
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
- Patient-centred
- Collaborative
- Fair
- Accountable
- Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
