Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 29 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' Evidence Service is seeking to appoint a Senior Evidence and Knowledge Analyst to support our team.
The position will be based in our Public Health Wales NHS Trust Offices in Cardiff, or Swansea, with optional hybrid working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a range of responsibilities within the Evidence Service team including delivering excellence in public health evidence, promoting effective use of evidence for public health action and innovating in the delivery of evidence services and products. This work also includes providing a coherent, responsive and accessible service as well as providing information and evidence support skills development. The job involves undertaking comprehensive searches and reviews, assessing the relevance and quality of the evidence & contributing to the interpretation of the evidence in context.
The post holder may take a lead role for a particular public health specialist area and/or developing a particular expertise in one or more discrete areas of health intelligence/knowledge management. The post holder may also be responsible for helping to ensure the delivery of an effective public health evidence service to a health board within the local geographical area. Where applicable, the post holder will help to guide the work of more junior team members. This post involves working closely with other senior team members to help the Evidence Service develop into a well-recognised and respected body which is at the forefront of public health evidence and knowledge management.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in a natural or social science or equivalent work experience
- Evidence of continuing professional/ personal development
Desirable
- Masters or equivalent experience in Public Health or allied discipline, or equivalent professional qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable knowledge and experience in searching database and internet
- Experience of undertaking research evidence reviews using a systematic process
- Experience of presenting and communicating information clearly and appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of project implementation and monitoring ongoing projects
- Experience of managing staff
Skills
Essential
- Competent user of standard computer software (Microsoft Office)
- Good communication, presentational (written, verbal and visual) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and develop good working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Advanced skills in information retrieval and handling
- Ability to use judgement and analysis skills to investigate and answer complex evidence queries
- Ability to analyse information from numerous sources
- Ability to promote effective use of evidence for public health action and innovate in the delivery of evidence services and products
- Ability to recognise the need to respond to queries in Welsh where this is requested and to refer such queries to team members who can do so
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to use expert knowledge gained through experience and qualifications to deliver complex electronic bibliographic databases, specialist sources and appropriate search techniques
- Ability to read technical reports translated into Welsh to assure that the sense and meaning is retained
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of health, public health and social care information sources and search methodologies.
- Understanding of principles of evidence based /informed decision making
- Knowledge of research and evaluation approaches and methodologies
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Copyright, Data Protection, Freedom of Information Acts)
- Knowledge of skills development programmes for information and evidence synthesis
Desirable
- Interest in extending knowledge of wider public health
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to work requirements in changing environment
- Work in a calm and efficient manner and respond well to unforeseen challenges
- Personable, with ability to interact with others at all levels. Ability to communicate with people using respect, courtesy and sensitivity
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player
Desirable
- A commitment to ongoing personal development
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to locations across Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in a natural or social science or equivalent work experience
- Evidence of continuing professional/ personal development
Desirable
- Masters or equivalent experience in Public Health or allied discipline, or equivalent professional qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable knowledge and experience in searching database and internet
- Experience of undertaking research evidence reviews using a systematic process
- Experience of presenting and communicating information clearly and appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of project implementation and monitoring ongoing projects
- Experience of managing staff
Skills
Essential
- Competent user of standard computer software (Microsoft Office)
- Good communication, presentational (written, verbal and visual) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and develop good working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Advanced skills in information retrieval and handling
- Ability to use judgement and analysis skills to investigate and answer complex evidence queries
- Ability to analyse information from numerous sources
- Ability to promote effective use of evidence for public health action and innovate in the delivery of evidence services and products
- Ability to recognise the need to respond to queries in Welsh where this is requested and to refer such queries to team members who can do so
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to use expert knowledge gained through experience and qualifications to deliver complex electronic bibliographic databases, specialist sources and appropriate search techniques
- Ability to read technical reports translated into Welsh to assure that the sense and meaning is retained
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of health, public health and social care information sources and search methodologies.
- Understanding of principles of evidence based /informed decision making
- Knowledge of research and evaluation approaches and methodologies
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Copyright, Data Protection, Freedom of Information Acts)
- Knowledge of skills development programmes for information and evidence synthesis
Desirable
- Interest in extending knowledge of wider public health
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to work requirements in changing environment
- Work in a calm and efficient manner and respond well to unforeseen challenges
- Personable, with ability to interact with others at all levels. Ability to communicate with people using respect, courtesy and sensitivity
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player
Desirable
- A commitment to ongoing personal development
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to locations across Wales
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).
