Bioinformatician - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Public Health Wales NHS Trust

Public Health Wales NHS Trust

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The work of the Pathogen Genomics Unit is world-class and offers a varied, challenging and rewarding work environment. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of Microbiology in Wales and internationally.

The role will involve the delivery of routine UKAS accredited pathogen genomic services as well as the development of new services.

The Bioinformatics team in the Pathogen Genomics Unit (PenGU) is the software development and analysis support arm of the Microbiology Division.

It supports genomic diagnostics, bespoke software development, genomic surveillance of communicable disease and infections in Wales, and provides support for Health Protection Teams in outbreak investigation and control

The role will initially be based at Capital Quarter 2 but will be moving to a new site at Coryton (Cardiff Edge) in 2023

To assist line manager and the Unit Head in the provision of a Pathogen Genomics Service by developing advanced bioinformatics and monitoring routine bioinformatic processes for interpretative tests, and undertake research projects to ensure efficient and effective completion and reporting.

To work with the Unit management team in the roll-out of bioinformatic methods for pathogen genomic tests within the Unit.

To ensure that the department meets or exceeds locally and national agreed service standards.

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'.

We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

To work with the Unit management team in the roll-out of bioinformatic methods for pathogen genomic tests within the Unit.

To ensure that the department meets or exceeds locally and national agreed service standards.

General Responsibilities

Work with senior Bioinformatics colleagues to maintain competence in the assessing the performance and interpretation of bioinformatic processes and investigations undertaken in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
To collaborate with the Unit Head and Senior Bioinformatician to maintain a Bioinformatics Quality Management System in compliance with external accredited regulatory bodies.
To maintain high professional standards by continual professional development keeping up to date with advances in pathogen genomics and NGS technology.
To maintain a safe environment and to ensure that procedures and competencies are compliant with relevant policies.
To assist in the development of internal bioinformatic QC schemes.