Job responsibilities
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 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 Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control, Colindale and outside, by producing presentation materials and assist in HCAI & AMR lectures.
Management arrangements
The postholder will:
- Be responsible to the Section Leads in the HCAI & AMR Division through the Principal or Senior Scientist coordinating the projects.
- Manage staff working on work-areas within the HCAI & AMR Division, if required.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events
- To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.
- You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal and external to UKHSA. This will include;
Internal
- All UKHSA staff involved in the work of the HCAI & AMR Division.
External
- Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
- HCAI & AMR Leads in devolved administrations
- NHS England, NHS Improvement, CQC, NICE and other relevant national bodies
- AMR Programmes of Devolved Administrations
- Royal Colleges
- Professional and learned societies Data providers (clinicians, nurses, health advisers etc.) to ensure data quality and timely reporting, and internal and external data users.
This list is not exhaustive
Essentialrolecriteria:
Desirablecriteria:
- Experience of communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance and prevention
- Experience of project management
- Experience of working in the NHS, Public Health or a Healthcare environment
Selection Process Details (Competency based)
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
Competency Based
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 11 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1000 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.
Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1000 words. We will not consider any words over 1000 words.
Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may 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:
- Primary Degree (BA/ BSc/ MSc) or equivalent experience in a suitable scientific subject e.g. Epidemiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, or Maths.
- Scientific research work experience, particularly in public health
- Interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data
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
Competency Based
You will be invited to a single remote interview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.
There will be an Assessment and Presentation.
The presentation will be a maximum of 5 minutes and candidates will be informed of the subject prior to interview. The technical test will be a two minutes coding assessment during the interview.
Interviews dates to be confirmed.
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Location
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Colindale . We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using 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 our campus.
Security Clearance Level RequirementSuccessful candidates must pass an enhanceddisclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can beappointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check.
If based at our scientific campus, you will be required to have a minimum of a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
Eligibility Criteria
External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the CivilService (including internal applicants).
Salary Information
If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another governmentdepartment, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for leveltransfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scaleminimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility ifyou 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.
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
£37,749- £45,353 (Inner London)
