Job summary
This post is within the Healthcare Associated Infection, Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilisation & Sepsis Division (Clinical & Public Health group) of UKHSA. The mission of the division is to protect people from healthcare-associated and antimicrobial resistant infections, through world-leading public health microbiology, outbreak response, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, modelling, research and interventions.
The post is within the surveillance section of the HCAI & AMR Division. The primary function of this post is to coordinate and develop the collation of HCAI & AMR surveillance data sets. Under the supervision of senior scientific staff, the post holder will regularly extract, collate and validate surveillance data-sets and undertake analyses to determine data quality and ways in which data quality could be improved. They will contribute to the delivery of surveillance and policy reports and to peer-reviewed publications.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will adopt a variety of public health and surveillance portfolios, develop and implement standardised data collection and analysis protocols, will identify data quality issues and will facilitate their resolution. They will ensure that data are collected and processed in accordance with relevant policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and will undertake regular assessments of data quality and completeness.
Location
This role is based in the UKHSA Colindale office, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce.As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based onindividual requirements and business needs.
*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, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Scientist your main responsibilities will include:
Surveillance and Epidemiology
- Develop and utilise information and intelligence systems related to the projects to underpin public health action across the department and surveillance systems therein;
- Have responsibility for the development and productivity of the information and intelligence system(s) related to the projects, including project management;
- Undertake specialist and complex analyses of quantitative and/or qualitative datasets which will require selection of the best option from a range of possible solutions;
- Analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data and research evidence from a range of sources to inform decision making;
- Receive, interpret, provide and advise on complex epidemiological and statistical information about the health of populations to the NHS, Department of Health and Social Care and others;
Specialist Advice and Evaluation
- Communicate effectively and diplomatically research and other specialist information with colleagues from own or other disciplines and present findings at local, national and international meetings and conferences;
- Write and/or contribute to national and local policy setting reports, as well as peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, on the health of the population;
Research and Development
- Undertake literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research as required;
Teaching and Training
- Assist in teaching and training courses run at UKHSA, Colindale and outside, by producing presentation materials and assist in HCAI & AMR lectures.
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 the job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Scientist your main responsibilities will include:
Surveillance and Epidemiology
- Develop and utilise information and intelligence systems related to the projects to underpin public health action across the department and surveillance systems therein;
- Have responsibility for the development and productivity of the information and intelligence system(s) related to the projects, including project management;
- Undertake specialist and complex analyses of quantitative and/or qualitative datasets which will require selection of the best option from a range of possible solutions;
- Analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data and research evidence from a range of sources to inform decision making;
- Receive, interpret, provide and advise on complex epidemiological and statistical information about the health of populations to the NHS, Department of Health and Social Care and others;
Specialist Advice and Evaluation
- Communicate effectively and diplomatically research and other specialist information with colleagues from own or other disciplines and present findings at local, national and international meetings and conferences;
- Write and/or contribute to national and local policy setting reports, as well as peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, on the health of the population;
Research and Development
- Undertake literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research as required;
Teaching and Training
- Assist in teaching and training courses run at UKHSA, Colindale and outside, by producing presentation materials and assist in HCAI & AMR lectures.
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 the job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable criteria
Essential
- Primary Degree in a suitable science subject
- Scientific research work experience, particularly in public health
- Data management, analysis and reporting
- Interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data
- Preparing scientific reports and presentations
- Of using computers and database software packages (Microsoft ACCESS and Excel). Including software packages for statistical analysis of data, specifically STATA and/or R
- Able to work as a team member, as well as able to work independently and to deadlines
- Maintain required levels of confidentiality
- Have a clear and organised approach to work with the ability to communicate and document methods clearly and succinctly
- Able to liaise with a wide range of external collaborators including health service and academic professionals
- Able to identify and solve problems
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Desirable
- MSc in Epidemiology or allied discipline or equivalent work experience
- Experience of communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance and prevention
- Experience of project management
- Experience of working in the NHS or UKHSA
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable criteria
Essential
- Primary Degree in a suitable science subject
- Scientific research work experience, particularly in public health
- Data management, analysis and reporting
- Interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data
- Preparing scientific reports and presentations
- Of using computers and database software packages (Microsoft ACCESS and Excel). Including software packages for statistical analysis of data, specifically STATA and/or R
- Able to work as a team member, as well as able to work independently and to deadlines
- Maintain required levels of confidentiality
- Have a clear and organised approach to work with the ability to communicate and document methods clearly and succinctly
- Able to liaise with a wide range of external collaborators including health service and academic professionals
- Able to identify and solve problems
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Desirable
- MSc in Epidemiology or allied discipline or equivalent work experience
- Experience of communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance and prevention
- Experience of project management
- Experience of working in the NHS or UKHSA
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).
