Job summary
This is an exciting role for a Data Quality and Information Officer in UKHSA. As a Data Quality and Information Officer, you will be responsible for conducting checks for data quality, assisting in managing data cleaning processes and basic analysis of extracted datasets used for the generation of official data and published reports - using reproducible code and processes.
Location:
The role will be based at Colindale, London - 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ but can also be worked from the UKHA office in Canary Wharf, E14 4PU.
*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. Part time and Job share may be considered.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support and contribute to the development of quality assurance systems including data management systems for pre-entry and post entry screening for tuberculosis and contribution to the delivery of quality assurance for the pre-entry screening programme.
About us
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
Essential Criteria:
It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 750 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
- To evaluate generated datasets for sources of potential errors and conduct checks of data completeness, accuracy, and integrity.
- Contribute to the development of data quality processes and the systematic documentation of all data-related processes, including data protection & confidentiality.
- Generate and update data tables, graphs and presentation slides forming part of the TB units routine TB surveillance activities and published outputs including contributing to drafting of scientific
- Conduct basic statistical analyses of data as requested and supervised by the Senior Scientist or Principal Epidemiologist.
- Support the TB units Data management team in the development and linkage of databases used for the monitoring of pre-entry TB screening for prospective migrants and latent TB infection (LTBI) screening of new-entrants.
- Support collaborative work with international stakeholders, the Home Office, national, regional and local staff regarding data collection and reporting of data collected as part of pre-entry TB screening and LTBI screening.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade, as specified by Senior Scientist, Consultant Epidemiologists or Director of
- 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 your line manager.
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the division and UKHSA.
- It should be noted that the work is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised
Please review the full JD for the full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
- To evaluate generated datasets for sources of potential errors and conduct checks of data completeness, accuracy, and integrity.
- Contribute to the development of data quality processes and the systematic documentation of all data-related processes, including data protection & confidentiality.
- Generate and update data tables, graphs and presentation slides forming part of the TB units routine TB surveillance activities and published outputs including contributing to drafting of scientific
- Conduct basic statistical analyses of data as requested and supervised by the Senior Scientist or Principal Epidemiologist.
- Support the TB units Data management team in the development and linkage of databases used for the monitoring of pre-entry TB screening for prospective migrants and latent TB infection (LTBI) screening of new-entrants.
- Support collaborative work with international stakeholders, the Home Office, national, regional and local staff regarding data collection and reporting of data collected as part of pre-entry TB screening and LTBI screening.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade, as specified by Senior Scientist, Consultant Epidemiologists or Director of
- 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 your line manager.
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the division and UKHSA.
- It should be noted that the work is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised
Please review the full JD for the full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a science subject
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent work experience, ideally in public health, epidemiology, data science or statistics
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of data collection, analysis and presentation
- Experience of writing and preparing reports
- High level experience working with Microsoft Word & Excel
- Basic statistical analysis using appropriate software (e.g. Stata or R)
- Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience using data visualisation tools advantageous
- Experience of generating automated processes for production of tabular and graphical outputs of routine data advantageous - e.g. R Markdown
- Experience of version control using Git highly advantageous
- Use of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams in support of collaborative teamwork advantageous
- Experience of using MS Access, SQL/MySQL to write queries and conduct data linkage
- Good all-round knowledge of Infectious diseases, in particular TB
- Experience of working with the NHS, Public Health or the Office of National Statistics
- Experience of working with electronic reporting and/ or surveillance systems
- Experience in record linkage / matching between different datasets.
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Well organised and able to produce methodical, documented and accurate work.
- A high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, time management and task prioritisation.
- Knowledge of data governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Clear communicator with good report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
Desirable
- Experience of collaborative work across departments, institutions and disciplines advantageous
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a science subject
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent work experience, ideally in public health, epidemiology, data science or statistics
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of data collection, analysis and presentation
- Experience of writing and preparing reports
- High level experience working with Microsoft Word & Excel
- Basic statistical analysis using appropriate software (e.g. Stata or R)
- Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience using data visualisation tools advantageous
- Experience of generating automated processes for production of tabular and graphical outputs of routine data advantageous - e.g. R Markdown
- Experience of version control using Git highly advantageous
- Use of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams in support of collaborative teamwork advantageous
- Experience of using MS Access, SQL/MySQL to write queries and conduct data linkage
- Good all-round knowledge of Infectious diseases, in particular TB
- Experience of working with the NHS, Public Health or the Office of National Statistics
- Experience of working with electronic reporting and/ or surveillance systems
- Experience in record linkage / matching between different datasets.
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Well organised and able to produce methodical, documented and accurate work.
- A high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, time management and task prioritisation.
- Knowledge of data governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Clear communicator with good report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
Desirable
- Experience of collaborative work across departments, institutions and disciplines advantageous
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
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).
