Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Lead Bioinformatician to manage the operational aspects of either our Cancer or Constitutional Bioinformatics team. This role involves overseeing day-to-day deployments and software development in a permanent, full-time position working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week.
- We are searching for someone who shares our values:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
Potholders will always be expected to behave in accordance with our values, showing commitment to delivering high-quality services to patients.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Managing day-to-day deployments and software development for the bioinformatics team
- Management of a team of bioinformaticians
- Collaborating with external and internal partners to develop new services and tests using emerging genomic technologies
- Promoting and publishing research and development activities on a national and international basis
This is an exciting time to join our service as we expand our genomic analysis capabilities. Our laboratory utilizes a wide range of Next Generation Sequencing technologies and has recently launched innovative services for genomic analysis across rare disease and cancer.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving forward our bioinformatics capabilities, ensuring efficient operations, and contributing to cutting-edge genomic research and clinical applications.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in a computer science or a health informatics discipline OR a relevant biological discipline with demonstrated abilities in informatics or computing.
- MSc degree or equivalent experience or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
Experience
Essential
- Development and deployment of bioinformatics tools and resources
- Analysis and interpretation of genomics in a clinical context to diagnose inherited disease.
- Software development in a language relevant to bioinformatics (Python, R or similar)
Desirable
- Publication of peer reviewed articles related to human genomics
Skills
Essential
- Research and development
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Project management and organisational skills
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Networking and collaborative skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Human genetics and molecular diagnostics
- Expert understanding of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, NGS datasets and quality control.
- Bioinformatics tools and resources relevant to clinical bioinformatics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly, trustworthy and ability to work as a team member
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in a computer science or a health informatics discipline OR a relevant biological discipline with demonstrated abilities in informatics or computing.
- MSc degree or equivalent experience or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
Experience
Essential
- Development and deployment of bioinformatics tools and resources
- Analysis and interpretation of genomics in a clinical context to diagnose inherited disease.
- Software development in a language relevant to bioinformatics (Python, R or similar)
Desirable
- Publication of peer reviewed articles related to human genomics
Skills
Essential
- Research and development
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Project management and organisational skills
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Networking and collaborative skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Human genetics and molecular diagnostics
- Expert understanding of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, NGS datasets and quality control.
- Bioinformatics tools and resources relevant to clinical bioinformatics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly, trustworthy and ability to work as a team member
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.
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).
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.
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).
