Bioinformatician (New Pipelines)

Job summary

Job title � Bioinformatician (New Pipelines)

Profession-� Data Analytics

Directorate � Data Operations

Full Time equivalent - hours

No of Roles � 1

Contract Type � Fixed Term Contract or Loan Until 31/03/2026

Location � Colindale, London, NW9 5EQ

UKHSA operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. �This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce.�As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata,(averaged over a month) working at Colindale. Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on�individual requirements and business needs.

Working Pattern � Full Time / Flexible Working / Hybrid Working

Grade & Salary � Grade 7. Inner London - �55,799- �65,089 per annum.

New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.

The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.

For further details please refer to the Information Sheet- Starting Salaries & Benefits attachment

This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C�s are found .

Closing Date � 14/07/2024. 23:55pm. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered

Interview Date � �TBC

Job description

We are looking for a Bioinformatician to work within the Bioinformatics� Unit, which is part of the Surveillance Systems & Bioinformatics Division within UKHSA. We are recruiting a number of positions that have been funded to stabilise and develop the bioinformatics components of the pathogen genomics programme within UKHSA. .

UKHSA currently performs genomic sequencing of around 20 human pathogens, this data is used to inform clinical and public health pathways for managing the spread of human pathogens within the UK. This role within the Bioinformatics Unit will lead a small team of bioinformaticians supporting the development of new pathogen pipelines and new analysis components which will be integrated into the overarching bioinformatics processes for delivering a genomics service within UKHSA.

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UKHSA mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. To achieve our objectives effectively and fairly, we commit to representing modern Britain and all its diversity. UKHSA recognises that diversity of background and life experience brings different insights, creates challenge and encourages change and innovation. This in turn produces more accountable and trusted public services and better decisions; better because they are more attuned to the needs and interests of all our communities. Differences of thought and outlook are not only respected but expected. We want all our employees to feel that they can be themselves at work and that they are valued.

Data Operations

The UKHSA Data Operations Directorate provides strategic leadership and oversight for developing and managing a common and bespoke suite of performant, modern, secure, data and analytical tools, services, platforms and applications, ensuring access to high quality data and analytics services, internally and externally.

Surveillance Systems and Bioinformatics

Based within the Data Operations Directorate, the Surveillance Systems and Bioinformatics Division works across the organisation and with external partners to lead the design, development, maintenance and delivery of surveillance systems, with a focus on accessibility, interoperability and improving health security outcomes. The Division is also responsible for the provision of an informatics capability to support laboratory services and has oversight of the UKHSA bioinformatics function to support whole genome sequencing.

Job Overview

To take a lead role in developing and implementing the bioinformatics and public health informatics strategy for NIS Core Bioinformatics and:

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Main Duties of the Job

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Communication and key working relationships

The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal, and external to UKHSA. This will include:

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Person specification

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We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

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