Healthcare Scientist (Rare Disease Network of Excellence)
- NHS
- Full Time
- Manchester
- 46148.00 - 52809.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Scientist to join our team working within the NHS rare and inherited disease NHS genomic Network of Excellence team in Manchester.
The postholder is expected to be a postdoctoral scientist who will utilise their specialist scientific expertise in genomics.
The role will primarily focus on the re-analysis of whole genome data (WGS) from patients who have been tested via NHS Genomic Medicine Service. This analysis will include the use of existing tertiary analysis software and also software applications that are currently in development.
The role will involve working closely with the teams of the Rare Conditions and Advanced Diagnostics themes of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the University of Manchester (UoM) research group of Prof. Siddharth Banka.
This is a 2-year fixed-term, full-time post based at the North-West Genomics Laboratory Hub, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester.
https://www.manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/rare-conditions/
https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/siddharth.banka
https://www.england.nhs.uk/genomics/nhs-genomic-networks-of-excellence/#rare-and-inherited-disease
Main duties of the job
This role will involve:
The re-analysis of whole genome data (WGS) from patients who have been tested via NHS Genomic Medicine Service. This will involve the use of existing tertiary analysis software and also software applications that are currently in development.
Evaluation of published developments and innovations relevant to the Rare & Inherited Disease Network of Excellence, and their potential to transfer into clinical practice.
Evaluation and implementation of new methods, technologies and equipment relevant to the Rare & Inherited Disease Network of Excellence.
Analysis of data from various genomic analysis instruments involving the use of specialist software and relevant bioinformatic tools.
Writing of reports and other documents as the project progresses.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc at a least 2(i) in an appropriate scientific subject
- PhD in the field of genomics/genetics (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Practical experience in relevant laboratory techniques and troubleshooting of assays
- Experience in research and development in a relevant field, including evidence of authorship or contribution to peer-reviewed publications
- Knowledge of principles of clinical laboratory genetics (in area of expertise)
- Able to critically analyse and interpret scientific data
- Able to concentrate at all times and work under pressure
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics and analysis of complex genomic data
Desirable
- Proven experience in the drafting and finalisation of complex protocol and report writing
- Experience in genomic assay validation and verification
- Experience in writing grants / research funding applications
- Knowledge and experience of supervision and management
- Knowledge and experience of LIMS and other laboratory IT systems
- Knowledge and experience of automation and robotic liquid handling
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital, Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
