Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 1 YEARDUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
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 (VPDP), Blood borne viruses (BBV), sexual health, TB and Inequalities, and environmental health protection) and the microbiology laboratories and reference laboratories / specialist services. The post holder will provide information management and analysis support for the Blood borne viruses (BBV), sexual health, TB and Inequalities Team within the Health Protection Division. This will involve liaison with a range of stakeholders, including close working with colleagues in Health Boards and Public Health Wales Informatics
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 Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC) 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 CDSC. This will include developing analysis plans and advising on efficient analysis of large datasets, as required. Support may be across any of the CDSC areas of expertise as required, including:
- Integrated Climate and Environmental (ICE) Epidemiology
- Healthcare Associated Infection, Antimicrobial Resistance and Prescribing Programme (HARP)
- Blood Borne Viruses, Sexual Health, Tuberculosis and Inequalities
- Gastrointestinal Infections and Zoonoses
- Vaccine Preventable Disease and Respiratory Infection
Cross-cutting groups include field epidemiology; settings-based surveillance; and environmental surveillance.
The post-holder will be based within one team, but will also be expected to undertake surveillance tasks as part of the CDSC rota and to cover other areas as required as part of a team of information analysts.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://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 R
- 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 approach to work
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills
Desirable
- Commitment to improving public health
- Continued personal development
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 R
- 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 approach to work
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills
Desirable
- Commitment to improving public health
- Continued personal development
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).
