Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Scientist to work with the TB Unit, part of the UKHSA Tuberculosis (TB); Acute Respiratory, Zoonotic/ Emerging Infections; Travel Health and International Health Regulations (IHR) division. The Tuberculosis Unit aims to contribute to improved prevention and control of tuberculosis in the United Kingdom and worldwide through surveillance, information, teaching and research and advocacy.
Location:
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) offers hybrid working - this means that whilst the role will be based in one of our offices, there will be opportunities for an element of working from home.
The role will be based at; UKHSA Colindale, 61 Colindale Ave, London, NW9 5EQ and can also be worked from the UKHSA office in Canary Wharf, 10 South Colonnade, E14 5EA.
*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available. *
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing, analysing, and reporting TB screening data received from implementation partners conducting TB screening in the NHS and abroad. The role will also involve provision of information and scientific advice to a range of stakeholders, production of scientific publications, and supporting policy development. Close collaboration will be required with other teams in UKHSA responsible for surveillance of disease and health inequalities.
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
- To work together with another SEO Screening Senior Scientist to support the management of the UK pre-entry, screening programme & NHS Latent TB Infection (LTBI) testing programmes through the maintenance, development and documentation of data collection, data flows, and databases
- Coordinate the day-to-day management of LTBI & pre-entry queries inboxes supervising and advising other scientists as appropriate and ensure all emails are responded to appropriately and in a timely fashion
- Oversee preparation and analysis of data for the UKHSA TB Annual report in relation to Latent and pre-entry TB reporting on the monitoring indicators as outlined in the NHSE UKHSA TB Action Plan
- Develop and share activity and quality assurance reports with partners, supervising junior scientific colleagues team in the production of these reports
- Work with the consultants in the team to review data outputs in relation to NHS England commissioning arrangements as appropriate
- Deputise on occasion for senior leads at meetings such as the TB Programme Boar
- Respond to specific requests for information related to the Latent TB Screening Programme and UK pre-entry TB screening from colleagues in UKHSA, other health professionals (including NHSE) and the public
- Develop and maintain web material and guidance for the Latent TB Web portal to support the Latent TB Screening function
- Develop and deliver training for health professionals, scientists and others on the TB screening programmes and the processes for data entry, submission, and analysis
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Please review job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
- To work together with another SEO Screening Senior Scientist to support the management of the UK pre-entry, screening programme & NHS Latent TB Infection (LTBI) testing programmes through the maintenance, development and documentation of data collection, data flows, and databases
- Coordinate the day-to-day management of LTBI & pre-entry queries inboxes supervising and advising other scientists as appropriate and ensure all emails are responded to appropriately and in a timely fashion
- Oversee preparation and analysis of data for the UKHSA TB Annual report in relation to Latent and pre-entry TB reporting on the monitoring indicators as outlined in the NHSE UKHSA TB Action Plan
- Develop and share activity and quality assurance reports with partners, supervising junior scientific colleagues team in the production of these reports
- Work with the consultants in the team to review data outputs in relation to NHS England commissioning arrangements as appropriate
- Deputise on occasion for senior leads at meetings such as the TB Programme Boar
- Respond to specific requests for information related to the Latent TB Screening Programme and UK pre-entry TB screening from colleagues in UKHSA, other health professionals (including NHSE) and the public
- Develop and maintain web material and guidance for the Latent TB Web portal to support the Latent TB Screening function
- Develop and deliver training for health professionals, scientists and others on the TB screening programmes and the processes for data entry, submission, and analysis
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Please review job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to master degree level in science or health related topic or equivalent level qualification, or experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable
- Training in epidemiology and/or public health
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- A high level of competence in using computer and database software packages (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Power Bi)
- Significant experience in data management, analysis and reporting
- Significant experience in scientific report writing and scientific presentations
- Experience of working in epidemiology, communicable disease surveillance, public health or the health sector
Desirable
- Experience in data analysis and automation of outputs using statistical software packages and version control using git
- Experience of working in communicable diseases
- Experience of staff management
Skills and capabilities
Essential
- Work as a team member
- Liaise with a range of health and other professionals
- Communicateideas andmethodsclearly and succinctly
- Identify and solve day-to-day practical problems
- Maintain required levels of confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with tact and understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to master degree level in science or health related topic or equivalent level qualification, or experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable
- Training in epidemiology and/or public health
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- A high level of competence in using computer and database software packages (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Power Bi)
- Significant experience in data management, analysis and reporting
- Significant experience in scientific report writing and scientific presentations
- Experience of working in epidemiology, communicable disease surveillance, public health or the health sector
Desirable
- Experience in data analysis and automation of outputs using statistical software packages and version control using git
- Experience of working in communicable diseases
- Experience of staff management
Skills and capabilities
Essential
- Work as a team member
- Liaise with a range of health and other professionals
- Communicateideas andmethodsclearly and succinctly
- Identify and solve day-to-day practical problems
- Maintain required levels of confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with tact and understanding
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).
