Senior Bioinformatician
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bioinformatician (AfC Band 7) to join our dynamic team of scientists at the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS, Salisbury).
You will provide bioinformatics expertise to support diagnostic genomic testing applied to both rare disease and oncology, as well as contributing to research and development projects, working closely with staff across the department. You will be responsible for the testing, validation and implementation of analytical pipelines required to analyse genomic data (e.g., next-generation sequencing) for a range of applications.
Experience of programming (e.g., Python/R) and next-generation sequencing analysis is essential. STP/route 2 trainees close to completion of relevant training will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury) and Molecular Pathology based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The WGLS is also a member of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
- Honours degree in relevant science subject.
- MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge
- Should be a State Registered Clinical Scientist, but suitably qualified individuals without registration will be considered
- PhD in subject relevant to clinical speciality
Previous or relevant experience necessary
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable in appropriate subject.
- Leadership skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of clinical (speciality) service and service provision in a range of sub-specialities.
Aptitudes and skills required
- To have the knowledge and experience necessary to participate in the provision of a diagnostic clinical service.
- To keep abreast of current understanding of general aspects and develop more specialist knowledge in the discipline.
- To have laboratory practical skills necessary to trouble-shoot and develop methods and carry out research projects and audits.
- To possess excellent programming and IT skills with evidence of competency working with a variety of programming languages (e.g. Python, R) operating systems and shell environments (e.g. Windows and Linux. Bash)
- To be a good communicator (oral and written); explaining complex information clearly to a range of staff groups.
- To be able to work both independently and collaboratively with other medical and scientific staff. To be responsible for training.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and meet deadlines and contractual arrangements.
- Able to maintain several tasks simultaneously.
- Organised, decisive and confident.
- Motivated and enthusiastic.
Trust Values
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Salisbury District Hospital
Odstock Rd
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx
- Company
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
- Location
- Salisbury, United Kingdom SP2 8BJ
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
- Location
- Salisbury, United Kingdom SP2 8BJ
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year
- Posted