Epidemiology and Information Analyst

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties of the role may vary depending on the site and teams/functions.

Outbreak support and epidemiological investigation

• Where appropriate, support the maintenance of outbreak and incident databases, the development of data extraction tools and automated routines and undertake basic descriptive and trend analysis
• Contribute to the production of outbreak reports

Surveillance

• Adapt and develop automated routines to support surveillance activities, following and advising on Standard Operating Procedures and contribute to and support the production of routine surveillance reports including basic descriptive analysis
• Respond to routine data requests

Research

• Adapt queries and undertake basic analysis of data to support research

Statistical skills

• Undertake basic statistical tests, under guidance

Software skills

• Use common statistical/database/mapping tools as part of pre-defined routines
• Undertake basic analytical skills using common software packages to support analysis such as producing tables, graphs etc. and running queries

Quality and governance

• Be aware of, and comply with, information governance guidance including for example the secure storage and transfer of PII
• Support audit through data extraction and basic analysis

Workforce and HR

• Be responsible for managing own workload, including developing objectives and reviewing progress against these.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• The post holder will identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with their line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events.
• To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. safeguarding, fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.

OTHER DUTIES

• The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate.
• The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

UKHSA offers hybrid working for its employees

Whilst the role will be based in one of our UKHSA offices, there will be opportunities for an element of working from home. The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business need and in line with departmental policy.

Some business travel may be required to other UKHSA offices. Business travel between base location and any other UKHSA offices will be covered under the UKHSA Travel and Expenses policy.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.

Application Process Details

To apply for the role you are required to complete an online application form. Unfortunately,late applications will not be considered.

Stage 1 - Application & Sift:

This vacancy will use competency based questions to assess the experience, ability, technical skills/qualifications and commitment to equality and diversity detailed in the essential person specification.

As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a detailed Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability of up to 1500 words which will be assessed in line with the criteria listed in the person specification.

Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the job description/person specification (available online) as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.

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.

Stage 2 Interview

All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake a single video interview.

All applicants that progress to interview will be assessed through an interview against a mixture of experience, competency and technical based questions.

A presentation/test will be required, further details will be provided closer to the time.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed for this role isBPSS

Person Specification

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

Essential

• Good organisation, prioritisation and time management skills and able to work in a multidisciplinary team, as well as on own initiative

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or relevant experience in the maintenance and analysis of data

Desirable

• Higher qualification in IT, biological, information sciences or public health

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Analytical skills and experience of basic statistical tests including performing basic descriptive and trend analysis
• Experience of report writing
• Experience of maintaining, analysing and interpreting data using common software packages such as Microsoft Office
• Experience and understanding of Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge/experience of working in an NHS environment and/or epidemiology / public

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of common statistical/database/mapping software and tools
• Understand information governance issues including an awareness of data protection and confidentiality requirements

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

Essential

• Good oral and written communication (including presentation) skills
• Ability to produce work of high quality and accuracy to deadlines including when under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to adapt queries and undertake basic analysis of data to support research
• An interest in public health, infectious disease epidemiology and control and statistical analysis

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Essential

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Nottingham

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)