Bioinformatician (Genomics Programme)

Job Summary

The NHSBT Genomics program is using high throughput genotyping and sequencing technologies to provide better transfusion and transplant outcomes for patients. This role will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and deploy bioinformatics tools for analysing and visualising genomic data for clinical reporting.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will work as part of a team to:

• Contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of software and IT systems and programmes to analyse data generated by current and emerging Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms.
• Write computer programmes required for the analyses of complex data derived from the HLA and other genetic systems.
• Contribute to the analysis of complex human genomic data.
• Perform computational genomics.
• Assist with the retrieval of data from existing NHSBT databases including PULSE and Hematos.
  

You will be required to travel in the UK and abroad and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, but with prior notice

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience with computational biology input to DNA sequencing projects
• Evidence of database design and knowledge of statistical packages
• Experience of analysis, visualisation, interpretation and presentation of NGS data
• Experience with the analysis of genomics data and algorithm development
• Experience in correlation of data from different genomic sources, including imputation of genotypes from SNP data
• Good working knowledge of Information Technology, covering a range of Microsoft applications or equivalent packages

Qualifications and Training

• MSc in computational or relevant subject OR equivalent qualification OR equivalent experience to MSc level
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
  

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What we offer:

• Training and development opportunities relevant to your job role.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
• We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
  

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 8^th December 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 16^th December 2024 subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact Name: Kate Downes, Job Title: Genomics Program Director, Contact Details: kate.downes@nhsbt.nhs.uk