Clinical Scientist Bioinformatician | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NHS East Genomic Laboratory Hub (EGLH) delivers the National Genomic Medicine Service for the region; this includes diagnostic, therapeutic, prognostic and predictive testing for rare diseases and cancers., EGLH is seeking an experienced bioinformatician, who will develop and implement clinical-grade software for high throughput and high quality clinical genomics. Skills and experience in interpreting complex genomic data to answer clinical questions are valued. Our team provides best practice clinical bioinformatics through our cloud-infrastructure. The role includes training, supervision and supporting clinical services. You will work with a wide range of personnel in the EGLH region and nationally. Experienced candidates without professional registration are encouraged to apply; training and support will be provided; please contact us to discuss this, or any other aspect of the job. 1. Specialist analysis of genomic data: secondary and tertiary bioinformatics; includes interpretation and reporting of diagnostic results 2. Continued improvement of specialist clinical bioinformatics tools, processes and workflows for delivery of genomic diagnostic services 3. Development of novel specialist clinical bioinformatics tools processes and workflows for delivery of genomic diagnostic services 4. Investigation and resolution of complex bioinformatics issues by specialist examination of input & output data, and associated bioinformatics processes; includes communication to technical, scientific and clinical staff 5. Planning and management of bioinformatics development projects; includes interfacing with technical, scientific and clinical functions of the genomic laboratory 6. Planning and delivery of specialist and non-specialist training in clinical bioinformatics to bioinformaticians, technologists and scientists, At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employmen