b Overview /b p In this role you will support diagnostics services at a leading pediatric hospital, contributing to rapid, comprehensive diagnosis of rare diseases. You join a collaborative Clinical Bioinformatics Team to develop and maintain pipelines, perform data analysis, and ensure service delivery to patients. The position blends operational duty, pipeline development, and scientific collaboration to enhance clinical practice. The role offers onsite engagement and opportunities to influence bioinformatics quality and compliance within a high-impact clinical setting. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Band 7 salary (£58,133 to £65,261) /li li Permanent contract /li li Full-time role /li li On-site work requirement (minimum 20%, expectation 40%) /li li NHS benefits (implicit) /li li Diversity and inclusion networks (REACH, ENABLED, PRIDE, Women) /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Serve as Duty Bioinformatician to ensure smooth daily service delivery and resolve issues raised by scientific teams /li li Develop and update bioinformatics pipelines and database projects; evaluate applications and plan infrastructure /li li Support scientific and clinical teams with high-quality data analysis and results presentation /li li Contribute to service development while covering various aspects of the role, including programming and IT tasks /li li Ensure delivery to defined timelines and maintain high standards of work within the Bioinformatics Team /li li Maintain compliance with UKAS ISO15189 standards and bioinformatics quality controls /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Advanced Python knowledge with libraries and web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask) /li li Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining bioinformatic data analysis pipelines /li li Experience creating, querying and maintaining MySQL or PostgreSQL databases /li li Advanced use of Git for version control /li li Demonstrable experience in a clinical diagnostic department /li li Knowledge of Bash/Shell scripting and Unix/Linux environments /li li Up-to-date knowledge of relevant scientific literature; ongoing professional development /li li Experience with scientific workflow languages for genomics pipelines (e.g., Nextflow) /li li Understanding of confidentiality and data protection processes /li li Ability to communicate effectively and work both autonomously and in a team /li li Knowledge of ISO15189 accreditation standards and their application to genomics labs /li li Ability to write and follow bioinformatics protocols /li /ul ul li Excellent organizational and time management /li li Strong communication and relationship-building skills /li li Ability to provide specialist advice to laboratory staff /li li Python and libraries; Django/Flask /li li Nextflow /li li Docker (development) /li /ul
Clinical Bioinformatician employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
