Clinical Scientist – Bioinformatician

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Clinical Scientist – Bioinformatician

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Job Title: Clinical Scientist – BioinformaticianJob Location: Sheffield, UKJob Location Type: HybridJob Contract Type: ContractJob Seniority Level: Entry levelJob SummaryCareer Opportunity: Clinical Scientist: BioinformaticianWe’re excited to announce a permanent opportunity for an HCPC-registered (or soon to be registered) Clinical Scientist – Bioinformatician to join the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NE&Y GLH) bioinformatics team.Here Are The Details Of The Role

• 1 permanent position available
• You can choose to work at one of the following Trusts within the NE&Y GLH: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, or Newcastle Hospitals Trust.

We welcome applications from final-year Scientist Training Programme (STP) trainees in Clinical Bioinformatics, and registered Healthcare/Clinical Scientists from other relevant disciplines.If you’re not yet HCPC registered, we still encourage you to apply. You’ll work towards registration and will be appointed on a salary band that reflects your experience.Main duties of the jobReporting into the NE&Y GLH Lead Bioinformatician, your responsibilities will include:Help deliver a high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-focused service across specialist areas within the department.Work with the NE&Y GLH Lead Bioinformatician and team to provide expert bioinformatics support for diagnostic platforms used across NE&Y GLH. This includes developing software and methods for data handling, analysis, and interpretation, all of which directly impact patient care.Collaborate with the Lead Bioinformatician and the NE&Y GLH bioinformatics team, spread across different sites, to plan activities and strengthen the bioinformatics capabilities of NE&Y GLH.Provide expertise and interpret complex data to assist colleagues with generating and authorising patient reports.Contribute to research, development, and audits in the fields of genetics and bioinformatics.About UsAt Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

• Outstanding Patient Care
• Brilliant Place to work
• Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.Sheffield Children’s provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts–helping you succeed at work and beyond.Date posted10 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number425-24-6888532Job locationsSheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustWestern BankSheffieldS10 2THJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.Please note that Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.Diversity StatementAt Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at . Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.ResponsibilitiesJob description Job responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.Please note that Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.Diversity StatementAt Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at . Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.Person SpecificationQualificationsQualifications and Training Essential

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree in Biological Science with a strong genetics component , or Bioinformatics or Computer Science
• Masters level qualification in relevant discipline
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or sufficient appropriate evidenced experience to enable registration process).
• Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development)

Experience Essential

• Supervised in service experience.

Desirable

• Have worked with data from NGS.
• Experience in Linux systems administration.
• Experience of software development
• Experience in high-dimensional data management and analysis

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Knowledge of statistical principles and tests.
• Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
• Programming skills in a modern programming language such as PERL, Python or JAVA and the ability to work in a Unix/Linux environment and ability to recognise and advise on appropriate solutions for data analysis.
• Information technology skills (hardware and software) relevant to large dataset manipulation e.g. archives, backups, networks and servers.

Personal Attributes Essential

• Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-specialists.
• Awareness of the requirements of the role for manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
• Self-confident but also able to work well as part of a team.

Demonstrates Trust Values Essential

• Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree in Biological Science with a strong genetics component , or Bioinformatics or Computer Science
• Masters level qualification in relevant discipline
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or sufficient appropriate evidenced experience to enable registration process).
• Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development)

Experience Essential

• Supervised in service experience.

Desirable

• Have worked with data from NGS.
• Experience in Linux systems administration.
• Experience of software development
• Experience in high-dimensional data management and analysis

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Knowledge of statistical principles and tests.
• Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
• Programming skills in a modern programming language such as PERL, Python or JAVA and the ability to work in a Unix/Linux environment and ability to recognise and advise on appropriate solutions for data analysis.
• Information technology skills (hardware and software) relevant to large dataset manipulation e.g. archives, backups, networks and servers.

Personal Attributes Essential

• Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-specialists.
• Awareness of the requirements of the role for manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
• Self-confident but also able to work well as part of a team.

Demonstrates Trust Values Essential

• Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustAddressSheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustWestern BankSheffieldS10 2THEmployer’s websitehttps://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)Lifelancer ( ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech and IT domains.For more details and to find similar roles, please check out the below Lifelancer link.

Expected salary

£46148 – 52809 per year

Location

Sheffield

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:57:15 GMT

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