Job Summary
Career Opportunity: Clinical Scientist: Bioinformatician
We're excited to announce a permanent opportunity for an HCPC-registered (or soon to be registered) Clinical Scientist - Bioinformatician to join the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NE&Y GLH) bioinformatics team.
Here Are The Details Of The Role
We welcome applications from final-year Scientist Training Programme (STP) trainees in Clinical Bioinformatics, and registered Healthcare/Clinical Scientists from other relevant disciplines. If you're not yet HCPC registered, we still encourage you to apply. You'll work towards registration and will be appointed on a salary band that reflects your experience.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the NE&Y GLH Lead Bioinformatician, your responsibilities will include:
About Us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Date posted: 10 January 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 425-24-6888532
Job locations: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH
Job Description
Responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
Essential Experience:
Desirable:
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
Essential Personal Attributes:
Essential Demonstrates Trust Values:
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH
Employer's website: https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/