Scientist (Epidemiology)
4 weeks ago
Job summary
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.�
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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, Fungal, AMR, AMU, & Sepsis Division. The primary function of this post is to coordinate and develop the collation and epidemiological analysis of HCAI & AMR surveillance data-sets.� Under the supervision of senior scientific staff, the post holder will regularly extract, collate and validate surveillance datasets and carry out epidemiological analyses to monitor trends, geographic distribution and risk factors.� They will contribute to the delivery of surveillance and policy reports and to peer-reviewed publications.
Job description
Main duties:
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.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.Undertake literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research as requiredAssist 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.This is not an exhaustive list please see the Job description document for full list of duties.�
Your detailed responsibilities are:
The post is within the surveillance section of the HCAI, Fungal, AMR, AMU, & Sepsis Division. The primary function of this post is to coordinate and develop the collation and epidemiological analysis of HCAI & AMR surveillance datasets. �Under the supervision of senior scientific staff, the post holder will regularly extract, collate and validate surveillance datasets and carry out epidemiological analyses to monitor trends, geographic distribution and risk factors. �They will contribute to the delivery of surveillance and policy reports and to peer-reviewed publications.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.Person specification
Essential Criteria
Primary Degree in a suitable science subjectScientific research work experience, particularly in public healthData management, analysis and reportingInterpreting and evaluating epidemiological dataPreparing scientific reports and presentationsExperience of using computers and database software packages (Microsoft ACCESS and Excel). Including software packages for statistical analysis of data, specifically STATA, Python and/or RAble 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 Criteria
MSc in Epidemiology or allied discipline or equivalent work experienceExperience of communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance and preventionExperience of project managementExperience of working in the NHS or UKHSABenefits
Alongside your salary of �30,473, UK Health Security Agency contributes �8,227 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%-
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