Bioinformatician – Laboratory Genetics Full Time

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bioinformatician to join the Laboratory Genetics department within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, based at the state of the art Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This role sits at the heart of genomic diagnostics, supporting high quality, patient focused care through the development and delivery of advanced bioinformatic pipelines. Working within one of the largest genetics laboratories in Scotland, you will contribute to services supporting patients across the West of Scotland and beyond. NHSGGC offers a collaborative, forward thinking environment where innovation, learning and professional development are actively encouraged. You will work closely with highly experienced scientific, clinical and IT colleagues within a large and complex diagnostic service. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on patient outcomes while developing specialist expertise in genomic bioinformatics.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• The shift pattern is to be confirmed

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and validate bioinformatic pipelines for the analysis of next generation sequencing data
• Transform complex genomic and statistical data into annotated outputs for clinical reporting
• Ensure bioinformatic processes comply with quality standards, accreditation requirements and data governance regulations
• Provide highly specialised bioinformatics advice and support to scientific and clinical colleagues
• Monitor data quality and implement robust quality control and version control systems
• Contribute to service development, validation of new tools and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support training and knowledge sharing across the Laboratory Genetics service

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics or a human genetics discipline with significant bioinformatics content
• Significant experience developing and implementing bioinformatic tools and pipelines in a diagnostic or research setting
• Strong knowledge of next generation sequencing technologies and bioinformatic analysis methods
• Experience of programming and scripting languages such as Python C++ Java or similar
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret very large complex data sets
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary diagnostic service
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of patient focused care

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Principal Clinical Scientist, Rachael Ellis, Rachael.Ellis@nhs.scot, 01413549331

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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