Job overview
NHS East Genomic Laboratory Hub (EGLH) delivers the National Genomic Medicine Service for a population of 10 million in the East of England; this includes diagnostic, prognostic and predictive testing for rare diseases and cancers. EGLH is recruiting to the role of bioinformatician, to support development and implementation of clinical-grade software for high throughput and high quality clinical genomics. Skills and experience in testing, deployment and DevOps principles are valued. Our team provides best practice clinical bioinformatics through our cloud-infrastructure.
The role is focused on bioinformatics service delivery to support clinical testing, and you will work with a wide range of personnel in the EGLH region to this end. Candidates without clinical bioinformatics experience are encouraged to apply; training and support will be provided.
Main duties of the job
- Validation and verification of clinical bioinformatics software
- Documentation and support of clinical bioinformatics software
- Continued improvement of clinical bioinformatics tools, processes and workflows for delivery of genomic diagnostic services
- Planning and management of bioinformatics software deployment; includes working closely with technical, scientific and clinical functions of the genomic laboratory
- Investigation and resolution of complex bioinformatics issues by examination of input & output data, and associated bioinformatics processes; includes communication to technical, scientific and clinical staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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 employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 24th June 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 13th July 2026
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care • Opportunities to experience a range of specialities • Career and development opportunities • Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team • Research experience and opportunities • Lovely location and quality of life • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
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.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to conduct Research and Development activities
- Able to organise and manage complex activities
- Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks despite frequent interruptions
- Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate advice
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at meetings or as part of a teaching commitment
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of UNIX
- Knowledge of at least one programming/ scripting language
- To have a good knowledge of general software development procedures
- Knowledge of data protection requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of next generation sequencing approaches, and statistical methods used in analysing the large complex data sets generated.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics tools available for the analysis and interpretation of genetic and genomic data
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and using bioinformatics tools and resources
- Experience of software development in an object oriented language (eg Python)
- Experience in analysing large high throughput datasets
Desirable
- Bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing data
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in an appropriate biological science, computer science or in bioinformatics
Desirable
- MSc level degree in bioinformatics
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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