Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Public Health Wales provides health protection services to the people of Wales. The service is integrated and is primarily delivered through health protection teams, Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC); health protection programmes (e.g. healthcare associated infections, antimicrobial resistance & prescribing (HARP), Immunisation and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Programme (VPDP), Blood borne viruses (BBV), sexual health, TB and Inequalities, and environmental health protection) and the microbiology laboratories and reference laboratories / specialist services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, innovative, collaborative and dynamic individuals to join a team of analytical specialists in the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP) to provide a proactive and responsive service.
The post holder will provide analytical support to the development and maintenance of public health surveillance schemes in the VPDP / CDSC. This will include developing analysis plans and advising on efficient analysis of large datasets, as required. Support may be across any of the VPDP / CDSC areas of expertise as required. including cross-cutting groups include field epidemiology; settings-based surveillance; and environmental surveillance.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in 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.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Please note we reserve the right to close the application process before the closing date if we receive a large number of candidates. If you are interested in this post, and wish to be considered, we advise that you submit your application as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Please note we reserve the right to close the application process before the closing date if we receive a large number of candidates. If you are interested in this post, and wish to be considered, we advise that you submit your application as soon as possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in science, information science or a numeric discipline, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate qualification or experience of scientific work at an equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Experienced user of information technology
Desirable
- Experience of working in health intelligence, public health or epidemiology
- Experience of working with primary / secondary healthcare
Skills
Essential
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
- Statistical software such as STATA
- Management and analysis of complex data sets
- Organisational skills, including managing several strands of work simultaneously
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Geographical Information Systems
- Structured Query Language (SQL) or basic programming
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of basic statistical methods
- Knowledge of database design
Desirable
- General knowledge of the biology of infectious disease
- Understanding of microbiology / infection control/ environmental health
- Understanding of health protection and healthcare systems in Wales and UK
Personal Atributes (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Good time management
- Working to deadlines
- Pays attention to detail
- Ability to maintain required levels of confidentiality
- Ability to collaborate with a range of health and related professionals
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills
Desirable
- Commitment to improving public health
- Continued personal development
Interests
Essential
Other
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in science, information science or a numeric discipline, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate qualification or experience of scientific work at an equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Experienced user of information technology
Desirable
- Experience of working in health intelligence, public health or epidemiology
- Experience of working with primary / secondary healthcare
Skills
Essential
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
- Statistical software such as STATA
- Management and analysis of complex data sets
- Organisational skills, including managing several strands of work simultaneously
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Geographical Information Systems
- Structured Query Language (SQL) or basic programming
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of basic statistical methods
- Knowledge of database design
Desirable
- General knowledge of the biology of infectious disease
- Understanding of microbiology / infection control/ environmental health
- Understanding of health protection and healthcare systems in Wales and UK
Personal Atributes (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Good time management
- Working to deadlines
- Pays attention to detail
- Ability to maintain required levels of confidentiality
- Ability to collaborate with a range of health and related professionals
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills
Desirable
- Commitment to improving public health
- Continued personal development
Interests
Essential
Other
Essential
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
