Job summary
Public Health Wales has the remit to provide strategic leadership for the development of immunisation services across Wales both in primary and secondary care and in addition to those non NHS organisations who have a need for immunisation advice and guidance. An opportunity has arisen to join our existing team and help shape the future.
The Medical Information Specialist will provide written information including leaflets, campaign material and education resources on vaccine preventable disease and immunisation to support the immunisation programmes of local health boards and to inform service users about vaccine preventable disease and immunisation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Use information provided by the VPDP nurse/practitioner team to produce written guidance and information including leaflets, campaign material and education resources on vaccine preventable disease and immunisation.
Conduct reviews of existing vaccine preventable disease and immunisation literature across the UK and globally, and conduct literature reviews to support the development of vaccine preventable disease and immunisation guidance suitable for Wales.
Manage the provision of documents for consideration by VPDP incorporating professional opinion, and based on analysis and interpretation of literature, policy and legislation.
Manage the development, maintenance, and updating of the VPDP data base to ensure that there is an audit trail of discussion and decision making in regard to the development of vaccine preventable disease and immunisation information and guidance.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of any IT application as above for the implementation of vaccine preventable and immunisation guidelines across Wales.
Carry out other pieces of critical appraisal and evidence review, medical writing based on this evidence, public and / or healthcare practitioner consultation and governance processes as needed.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the VPDP website on the Public Health Wales Website.
Assist and progress the VPDP work programme.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4, Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Advanced ECDL or equivalent level of experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Literature searching and evaluation
- Knowledge of medical terminology and vocabulary
- Understanding of information governance and records management requirements
- A broad understanding of NHS systems and structures
- Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales
- Awareness of Welsh Government / Department of Health NHS Strategies.
- Awareness of vaccine preventable disease and immunisation strategies.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of extracting and synthesising and presenting relevant information from a given source.
- Experience of producing information for health organisations and service users e.g. leaflets, guidance using appropriate medical vocabulary and terminology when required
- Experience of report / guideline writing
- Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS environment
- Experience of working with a wider range of senior medical staff and other senior organisational members
- Experience of working within Public Health or population based services
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a format suitable for a range of target audiences
- Analysing information from numerous sources
- Report writing and editorial skills
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrable ability to analyse and synthesise technical data and information.
- Good utilisation of information resources
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- High levels of literacy and numeracy
- Advanced IT/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Clear thinking problem solver, solution focussed
- Ability to plan work effectively and efficiently and prioritise personal workload, working to deadlines and under pressure
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4, Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Advanced ECDL or equivalent level of experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Literature searching and evaluation
- Knowledge of medical terminology and vocabulary
- Understanding of information governance and records management requirements
- A broad understanding of NHS systems and structures
- Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales
- Awareness of Welsh Government / Department of Health NHS Strategies.
- Awareness of vaccine preventable disease and immunisation strategies.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of extracting and synthesising and presenting relevant information from a given source.
- Experience of producing information for health organisations and service users e.g. leaflets, guidance using appropriate medical vocabulary and terminology when required
- Experience of report / guideline writing
- Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS environment
- Experience of working with a wider range of senior medical staff and other senior organisational members
- Experience of working within Public Health or population based services
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a format suitable for a range of target audiences
- Analysing information from numerous sources
- Report writing and editorial skills
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrable ability to analyse and synthesise technical data and information.
- Good utilisation of information resources
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- High levels of literacy and numeracy
- Advanced IT/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Clear thinking problem solver, solution focussed
- Ability to plan work effectively and efficiently and prioritise personal workload, working to deadlines and under pressure
Desirable
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).
