Job responsibilities
- Undertake the necessary research and development to underpin UKHSAs capability to provide advice on climate change and health
- Lead and contribute to the delivery of the HPRU agreed research programme which will underpin UKHSAs capability to provide scientific advice on climate change and health. in collaboration with the LSHTM, UCL and the Met Office
- Develop approaches (e.g. time series, generalised additive models, case-crossover analysis) to analyse available datasets of climate, environmental and health parameters with emphasis on public health outcomes
- Develop and provide expert scientific advice on the current and future impacts of weather/climate on human health based on the analyses completed within the HPRU
- Assist UKHSA, academic collaborators, government officials and officials in national and international bodies in the analysis and interpretation of complex scientific data in a specific area related to climate change and health (e.g. systematic literature review skills considered an asset) and in the provision of advice
- Provide advice on the adaptation approaches that may be most useful for reducing disease burden.
- Write and contribute to peer-reviewed publications related to the post holders area of scientific work. Undertaking peer reviews of draft publications prepared by outside individuals, as required from time to time by journals
- Provide input to and review appropriate consultation documents on government policy, issued by other agencies and government departments, on an ad hoc basis
- Contribute to the development, delivery and expansion of UKHSAs research programme on climate and environmental change and health. This will include:
- Developing/leading on proposals for projects which are scientifically sound, appropriate and relevant to UKHSAs and the HPRUs aims and objectives
- Seeking external funding where appropriate and negotiating the relevant contracts.
- Ensuring the research work is undertaken within appropriate and relevant quality management systems.
- Ensuring all data/ information generated within the Climate Change work programme is stored in an appropriate manner ideally in an electronic form consistent with UKHSAs information management policies.
- Communicating scientific results in peer reviewed journals and at conferences as well as in UKHSA publications.
Essential criteria
- Relevant PhD qualification or equivalent experience in Public Health or environmental science, or equivalent experience in this area
- Research background in the use of epidemiological methods for climate change and public health, and experience of conducting Health Impact Assessments
- Experience in coordinating/leading climate change and health related research
- Experience of undertaking research and development
- Use of standard statistical software for data analysis (e.g. R, python, STATA), geographic information systems (GIS)
- Management and analysis of complex environmental and health data sets for the UK
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Writing peer review papers and research proposals, communication and collaboration
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Desirable criteria
- Environmental Public Health training
- Experience in modelling or evaluating interventions for climate and health
- Familiarity with Information Management protocols
- Training course design and delivery skills
Selection Process Details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 10 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1500 word supporting statement.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.
Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:
- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets some essential criteria
- Meets no essential criteria
If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.
Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:
- Relevant PhD qualification or equivalent experience in Public Health or environmental science, or equivalent experience
- Research background in the use of epidemiological methods for climate change and public health, and experience of conducting Health Impact Assessments
- Experience in coordinating/leading climate change and health related research
Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview
You will be invited to a single remote interview.
Behaviours will be tested at interview.
There will be a 5-10 minute (to include Q&A) presentation relating to "Assessing future climaterelated health impacts in the UK." Precise topic to be shared at interview stage.
The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:
- Making effective decisions (Lead Behaviour)
- Seeing the big picture
- Communication and influencing
- Working together
- Delivering at pace
Interviews are planned for week beginning the 4th of May. Please note these dates are subject to change.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Location
This role is a homeworking role.
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.
Eligibility Criteria
External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).
Salary Information
If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.
As this is a homeworking role, the postholders salary will be dependent on where they are based:
- National Pay scale: £41,983 - 48,128
- Outer London Pay scale: £44,148 - 50,121
- Inner London Pay scale: £46,310 - 52,113
