Clinical Scientist - Bioinformatician
Clinical Scientist - Bioinformatician
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Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Scientist Bioinformatician
Job Location: Sheffield UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Contract
Job Seniority Level: Entry level
Job Summary
Career Opportunity: Clinical Scientist: Bioinformatician
We're excited to announce a permanent opportunity for an HCPCregistered (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
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 job
Reporting into the NE&Y GLH Lead Bioinformatician your responsibilities will include:
Help deliver a highquality costeffective and patientfocused 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 Us
At Sheffield Children's our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
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 discountshelping you succeed at work and beyond.
Date posted
10 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46148 to £52809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Fulltime
Reference number
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For 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 Statement
At 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For 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 Statement
At 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 Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications and Training Essential
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 (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 Registration
Applicants 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 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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
Career Opportunity: Clinical Scientist: Bioinformatician
We're excited to announce a permanent opportunity for an HCPCregistered (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.
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 job
Reporting into the NE&Y GLH Lead Bioinformatician your responsibilities will include:
Help deliver a highquality costeffective and patientfocused 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 Us
At 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
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 discountshelping you succeed at work and beyond.
Date posted
10 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46148 to £52809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Fulltime
Reference number
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For 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 Statement
At 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For 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 Statement
At 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 Specification
Qualifications
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)
- Supervised in service experience.
- Have worked with data from NGS.
- Experience in Linux systems administration.
- Experience of software development
- Experience in highdimensional data management and analysis
- 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.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to nonspecialists.
- Awareness of the requirements of the role for manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Selfconfident but also able to work well as part of a team.
- Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence.
- 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)
- Supervised in service experience.
- Have worked with data from NGS.
- Experience in Linux systems administration.
- Experience of software development
- Experience in highdimensional data management and analysis
- 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.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to nonspecialists.
- Awareness of the requirements of the role for manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Selfconfident but also able to work well as part of a team.
- Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence.
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 (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 Registration
Applicants 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 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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
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Employment Type
Full Time
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