Job summary
The UKHSA Acute Respiratory Infections Unit is based within the Tuberculosis, Acute Respiratory, Emerging/Zoonotic Infections and Travel Health (T.A.R.Z.E.T) Division of the Clinical and Emerging Infections Directorate. The Acute Respiratory Infections unit's public health function is to contribute to improved preparedness, prevention and control of acute respiratory infections including Legionella, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and zoonotic Influenza in humans in the United Kingdom through surveillance, guidance development, teaching, clinical advice and research.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide administrative and database management support to staff working on a variety of multi-functional surveillance databases and guidance in the Acute Respiratory Infections Unit. The post holder will be expected to collate surveillance data, be responsible for entering and managing data and providing data to be used in analysis for stakeholder reports.
Location
61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5HT / 10 South Colonnade, London, E14 4PU
Hybrid working options available (Flexible).
*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*
Working Pattern -Full Time, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working.
About us
Working for the UKHSA
For more information on the UKHSA please visit:UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Range of health and wellbeing support
Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility atChildcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities section:
The post holder will provide administrative and database management support to staff working on a variety of multi-functional surveillance databases and guidance in the Acute Respiratory Infections Unit. The post holder will be expected to collate surveillance data, be responsible for entering and managing data and providing data to be used in analysis for stakeholder reports.
Data collection and management
- Maintenance and development of databases.
- Monitor data submissions to ensure data archive is complete.
- Process data submissions and ensure all data errors are processed in a timely manner.
- Maintain and improve data quality through validation and reconciliation.
- Collation and summary of data using standard software packages.
Data Analysis and report production
- Assist with the analysis of scientific data using standard information, statistical software packages and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist with the production of regular epidemiological outputs for UKHSA.
- Create, follow and regularly review Standard Operating Procedures.
- Respond to information requests and provide ad hoc data reports as and when required.
Data Governance & Quality
- Be aware of, and put into practice, all policies and procedures to maintain confidentiality of patient information. To ensure data confidentiality and security in compliance with UKHSA policies, the Data Protection Act, and other statutory requirements and principles in the handling, secure storage and dissemination of data.
- Collaborate with other parts of UKHSA to support system wide audits across a range of public health programmes through data extraction and basic analysis.
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate.
Please see the job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities section:
The post holder will provide administrative and database management support to staff working on a variety of multi-functional surveillance databases and guidance in the Acute Respiratory Infections Unit. The post holder will be expected to collate surveillance data, be responsible for entering and managing data and providing data to be used in analysis for stakeholder reports.
Data collection and management
- Maintenance and development of databases.
- Monitor data submissions to ensure data archive is complete.
- Process data submissions and ensure all data errors are processed in a timely manner.
- Maintain and improve data quality through validation and reconciliation.
- Collation and summary of data using standard software packages.
Data Analysis and report production
- Assist with the analysis of scientific data using standard information, statistical software packages and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist with the production of regular epidemiological outputs for UKHSA.
- Create, follow and regularly review Standard Operating Procedures.
- Respond to information requests and provide ad hoc data reports as and when required.
Data Governance & Quality
- Be aware of, and put into practice, all policies and procedures to maintain confidentiality of patient information. To ensure data confidentiality and security in compliance with UKHSA policies, the Data Protection Act, and other statutory requirements and principles in the handling, secure storage and dissemination of data.
- Collaborate with other parts of UKHSA to support system wide audits across a range of public health programmes through data extraction and basic analysis.
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate.
Please see the job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Experience in data management, handling, analysis and reporting
- Using computers and good working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Understand information governance issues including an awareness of data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Communicate proactively, accurately and succinctly with the ability to negotiate in a friendly and tactful manner with a wide range of health, IT and academic professionals
- Able to prioritise and co-ordinate workload
- Work well on own initiative as well as in teams
- Deal with problems in a calm, efficient and timely manner
- Show sound numeracy skills and a good understanding of data presentation
- Produce accurate and consistent work, showing sound numeracy skills
- Demonstrate understanding of basic epidemiological terms and methods
- Willingness to occasionally travel to meetings and training across UKHSA sites
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Desirable
- Working in public health with the NHS, UKHSA or in a Local Authority
- Working in communicable disease surveillance
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Experience in data management, handling, analysis and reporting
- Using computers and good working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Understand information governance issues including an awareness of data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Communicate proactively, accurately and succinctly with the ability to negotiate in a friendly and tactful manner with a wide range of health, IT and academic professionals
- Able to prioritise and co-ordinate workload
- Work well on own initiative as well as in teams
- Deal with problems in a calm, efficient and timely manner
- Show sound numeracy skills and a good understanding of data presentation
- Produce accurate and consistent work, showing sound numeracy skills
- Demonstrate understanding of basic epidemiological terms and methods
- Willingness to occasionally travel to meetings and training across UKHSA sites
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Desirable
- Working in public health with the NHS, UKHSA or in a Local Authority
- Working in communicable disease surveillance
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).
