Deputy Director of Bioinformatics

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

1. 1. The NHS provides Genomic testing through a single national testing network, creating a world-class resource for the NHS and underpinning the future Genomic Medicine Service. It also supports the delivery of the Governments Life Sciences Strategy and the broader research and innovation agenda, building upon the NHS contribution to the 100,000 Genomes Project.
2. The post holder will, under the direction of the Informatics Director, be responsible for all services bio-informatics activities. The South West GLH (SWGLH) is a partnership which is led by North Bristol NHS Trust and includes the Royal Devon University Healthcare Foundation Trust. Through this partnership, the GLH is responsible for the delivery of high-quality genomic testing for the Southwest region which covers Cornwall, Devon, Bristol, and Gloucestershire.
3. The SWGLH is also part of a network of 7 Hubs nationally which are working together to deliver the national genomic testing service through consolidated state of the art, high throughput, high quality, and standardised laboratories. 4. The GLHs have been established to: 4.1.
Address the variation in quality and access to genetic testing across the country especially in cancer. 4.2. Improve the information available in terms of spending on testing and the type of tests being performed. 4.3.
Broaden our understanding of the cause of disease and the effectiveness of the interventions that will be offered to patients and their families to help deliver high quality care for all, now and for future generations. Main Duties of the Role 5. The post holder will report directly to SWGLH Informatics and Clinical Bioinformatics Director within the GLH and be accountable to the SW GLH Operations Director and Head of Lab for the BGL. The candidate will be expected to travel across the region, with a reasonable amount of time spent cross site working.
Strategic 6. The post holder will report directly to SWGLH Informatics and Clinical Bioinformatics Director within the GLH and be accountable to the SW GLH Operations Director and Head of Lab for the BGL. The candidate will be expected to travel across the region, with a reasonable amount of time spent cross site working. 7.
Under the overall strategic direction of the SWGLH Informatics and Clinical Bioinformatics Director, provide Bioinformatics leadership for the SWGLH, taking responsibility for policy implementation, service development and implementation of new bioinformatic services in line with the NHSE vision for a patient centered Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) as well as other national legislation and initiatives. 8. The postholder will be required to deputise for the Bio informatics and Informatics Director in both regional and national meetings as required, contributing, and influencing bioinformatics development for the NHSE GMS. 9.
Be responsible for overseeing the operations of the bioinformatics teams, working to support the aims of the SWGLH, working closely with the local laboratory Bioinformatics leads. 10. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and delivering training components to develop the next generation of scientists and bioinformaticians. This role requires a significant engagement across the Southwest GLH and bioinformatics leadership at a regional and national level and thus excellent communication

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