Job summary
The mission of the HCAI, Fungal, AMR, AMU & Sepsis Division within UKHSA is to protect people from healthcare-associated and antimicrobial resistant infections, through world-leading public health microbiology, outbreak response, surveillance, research and interventions.
UKHSA has mounted an unprecedented public health response in relation to COVID-19 including setting up new national surveillance projects (e.g. RCGP and ICU Surveillance), in depth analysis in certain cohorts (nursing home, hospitals, schoolchildren, workplaces) and new research studies (Genomics consortium, COG-UK and large cohort studies in healthcare workers, SIREN).
This post is located in the SIREN study team that sit within the HCAI, Fungal, AMR, AMU & Sepsis Division of UKHSA.
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities are;
- Clinical and research support to research and surveillance studies related to COVID-19, primarily the SIREN study.
- Preparation of policy and strategy documents, briefings and presentations
- Provision of dedicated medical support into supporting laboratory set up for COVID-19
- Supporting Clinical Research teams in NHS Trusts
- Developing reports to PHE and Government
- Input into clinical reporting algorithms and adverse incident management.
- General support for outbreak investigations
- Participation in general work related to COVID-19 and wider impact on other infections
- Development of guidance related to COVID-19
About us
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.
Option 3 - External
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
The UK Health Security Agency is an equal opportunities employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
An individual plan will be agreed with the StR, setting out their duties and objectives. The agreement will be tailored to take in consideration the individual StR's needs and the needs of the COVID-19 response. It will include the objectives for the placement and the output and timescales expected for any projects.
GMC registration or Public Health Registrar in UK FPH training Public Health training required.
Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jasmin Islam, Consultant Infectious Diseases & Microbiology at jasmin.islam@phe.gov.uk
This vacancy will assess your suitability against the criteria outlined in the Person Specification of the attached Job Description.
As part of the applicationprocessyou will be asked to provide a Statement of Suitability.This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, withparticular referenceto the essential criteria outlined. You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history this will be used in the sifting process.
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised criteria.If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview.STAGE 2 INTERVIEWAll candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake asinglevideo interview.
All applicants that progress to interview will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the Person Specification of the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An individual plan will be agreed with the StR, setting out their duties and objectives. The agreement will be tailored to take in consideration the individual StR's needs and the needs of the COVID-19 response. It will include the objectives for the placement and the output and timescales expected for any projects.
GMC registration or Public Health Registrar in UK FPH training Public Health training required.
Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jasmin Islam, Consultant Infectious Diseases & Microbiology at jasmin.islam@phe.gov.uk
This vacancy will assess your suitability against the criteria outlined in the Person Specification of the attached Job Description.
As part of the applicationprocessyou will be asked to provide a Statement of Suitability.This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, withparticular referenceto the essential criteria outlined. You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history this will be used in the sifting process.
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised criteria.If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview.STAGE 2 INTERVIEWAll candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake asinglevideo interview.
All applicants that progress to interview will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the Person Specification of the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical/Public Health degree
Desirable
- If medical, postgraduate qualifications e.g. MRCP or equivalent
- Additional qualification in relevant field, or relevant equivalent experience, including PhD or Masters
Knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Understanding of the UK research and NHS system
- Experience of collaborating within other agencies (e.g. NHS England)
- Experience of presenting complex ideas to stakeholders
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Strong experience of the UK national health system
Desirable
- Experience of research studies including data management and analysis
Skills / capabilities/ behaviours
Essential
- Experience in preparation of written reports and
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to convey ideas and opinions clearly and concisely
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and problem solving
Equality and diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Relevant experience in either public health training or Infection at a Specialist Registrar level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical/Public Health degree
Desirable
- If medical, postgraduate qualifications e.g. MRCP or equivalent
- Additional qualification in relevant field, or relevant equivalent experience, including PhD or Masters
Knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Understanding of the UK research and NHS system
- Experience of collaborating within other agencies (e.g. NHS England)
- Experience of presenting complex ideas to stakeholders
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Strong experience of the UK national health system
Desirable
- Experience of research studies including data management and analysis
Skills / capabilities/ behaviours
Essential
- Experience in preparation of written reports and
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to convey ideas and opinions clearly and concisely
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and problem solving
Equality and diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Relevant experience in either public health training or Infection at a Specialist Registrar level
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
