Job summary
Job title - Data Manager
Profession- Data
Directorate - CPH
Full Time equivalent - 37.5 hours
No of Roles - 1
Contract Type - Permanent
Location - Colindale/Canary Wharf /Remote
UKHSA offers hybrid working or home working for its employees - this means that 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 will be required to other UKHSA offices.Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available
Working Pattern - Full Time /Hybrid Working/ Flexible Working/ Part Time/ Home Working
Grade & Salary - Grade 7. National banding - £49,592 - £58,769 Inner London - £53,396 -£62,286. Outer London - £51,494 - £60,528
The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
Closing Date - 14/08/2023. 23:55pm. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered
Interview Date - w/c 04/09/2023 Please note, these dates are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will develop and maintain SQL-databases and systems for receiving and managing genomic, demographic and clinical data relating to individuals whose samples have been sequenced. They will track and generate reports on the data and investigate and resolve data quality issues. The post holder will be required to collate, clean and harmonise data from various sources and keep databases up to date. They will be expected to distribute subsets of information from the master databases where appropriate. The successful applicant will need to work with colleagues within TARZET and in the Data, Analytics and Surveillance directorate to deliver the required data assets. The Unit responds to enhanced incidents and there will be fast-paced development of data assets to deliver required outputs to feed into situational reports and technical briefings.
The successful applicant will have a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of SQL as well as an understanding of health informatics and knowledge of data services. The post-holder should be able to demonstrate knowledge of suitable programming languages (e.g. Python, R) to enable large scale data manipulation. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of information governance and project assurance. The role will require well developed and demonstrable written and analytical skills. The post-holder must have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team.
About us
We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to work within the Genomics Public Health Analysis (GHPA) Unit as part of the Tuberculosis, Acute Respiratory, Zoonotic, Emerging Infections and Travel Health (TARZET) Division within UKHSA.
The GPHA Unit is responsible for genomic horizon scanning activities for new and emerging pathogens, as well as supporting the wider organisation during enhanced incidents where genomics can provide actionable intelligence. This is a senior role requiring a high level of understanding of the business needs of the next phase of development of genomics data management and of the technical solutions available within central support provided by the current surveillance systems and infrastructure.
The post holder will work with a team of Bioinformaticians, under the direction of the Head of the GPHA Unit. The post holder will have overall responsibility for the management and development of key information systems within the Unit, including the COVID-19 data linkage pipeline. They will also contribute to the further development of the information systems required to support enhanced incidents, and other units within TARZET.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job
- Ensure that database developments and associated technologies are designed, procured and delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Hold a strategic view of their own specialist area, keep their line manager apprised of strategic developments and contribute to the wider GPHA unit strategy and delivery plan.
- Supervision and training of other staff within the Unit and working in a collaborative manner with ICT and DAS colleagues to deliver tasks successfully.
- Plan and maintain relevant GPHA Unit owned databases to deliver optimum system availability to users and ensuring all bug-fixes and upgrades to the database, tools and utilities are applied in a timely manner.
- Providing technical and administrative support, including the production of system specification documentation and the production of relevant procedures and protocols.
- Monitoring and managing database performance and capacity growth, providing advice on necessary upgrades and replacement of software to maintain the reliability of the systems.
- Ensuring compliance with PHE ICT and other relevant policies.
- Supervising and training suitable backup resource to cover database administration during periods of absence.
- To conduct such work as directed by their line manager consistently with departmental standards and to agreed timescales
- Responsible for maintaining own specialist skills with appropriate professional training.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality 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.
Essential Criteria:
- Educated to degree or postgraduate level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- This is a role that demands detailed knowledge and considerable experience of health-related databases. Therefore, the candidate must be able to demonstrate expertise in complex relational database design, testing of software to support the information systems and the development of accompanying user guides
- Must have previous experience of undertaking a senior specialist role and of managing and developing databases for a large user base
- A high level of practical experience and expertise is required in all or most of the following:
- Git, GitLab
- Python
- SQL Server
- Health record linkage procedures
- Experience with NHS and/or ONS datasets
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, respond to unexpected demands and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Selection Process
You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed and sifted in line with the essential criteria.
This vacancy is using Success Porfiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience and Technical Skill
Stage 1: Application & Sift
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability in no more than 750 words. We will be assessing behaviours at sift.
This should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the Experience criteria or the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).
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 and will be scored.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview
Stage 2: Panel Interview
All applicants that progress to interview will be assessed on behaviours / experience / ability through Success Profiles.
When assessing strengths, we want to find out whether you and the job role are a good fit. We will look at what you enjoy doing and what you do well and often. By ensuring that the role is the right fit for you, you are more likely to enjoy it and perform well.
The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making effective decisions
Reserve List:
Candidates who pass the interview criteria but are not offered a post will be kept on a reserve list for 12 months and may be contacted if similar roles become available.
If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available.
DBS - People working with government systems must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which includes a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed for this role is BPSS however there may be a requirement for this role to be SC cleared and you should familiarise yourself with the criteria of security clearance.
This role is Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants. Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found athttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rulesThis job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of theEuropean Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Government baseline personnel security standard
Its important to note that there are currently exceptions to applications being considered if your conviction relates to any of the following:
- life sentences
- arson
- sexual offences
- hate and terror offences
Some departments will also consider the specific offence against the nature of the business, i.e., a conviction for fraud may rule you out for a finance role
Contact Details Sophie.Rigney@reed.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job
- Ensure that database developments and associated technologies are designed, procured and delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Hold a strategic view of their own specialist area, keep their line manager apprised of strategic developments and contribute to the wider GPHA unit strategy and delivery plan.
- Supervision and training of other staff within the Unit and working in a collaborative manner with ICT and DAS colleagues to deliver tasks successfully.
- Plan and maintain relevant GPHA Unit owned databases to deliver optimum system availability to users and ensuring all bug-fixes and upgrades to the database, tools and utilities are applied in a timely manner.
- Providing technical and administrative support, including the production of system specification documentation and the production of relevant procedures and protocols.
- Monitoring and managing database performance and capacity growth, providing advice on necessary upgrades and replacement of software to maintain the reliability of the systems.
- Ensuring compliance with PHE ICT and other relevant policies.
- Supervising and training suitable backup resource to cover database administration during periods of absence.
- To conduct such work as directed by their line manager consistently with departmental standards and to agreed timescales
- Responsible for maintaining own specialist skills with appropriate professional training.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality 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.
Essential Criteria:
- Educated to degree or postgraduate level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- This is a role that demands detailed knowledge and considerable experience of health-related databases. Therefore, the candidate must be able to demonstrate expertise in complex relational database design, testing of software to support the information systems and the development of accompanying user guides
- Must have previous experience of undertaking a senior specialist role and of managing and developing databases for a large user base
- A high level of practical experience and expertise is required in all or most of the following:
- Git, GitLab
- Python
- SQL Server
- Health record linkage procedures
- Experience with NHS and/or ONS datasets
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, respond to unexpected demands and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Selection Process
You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed and sifted in line with the essential criteria.
This vacancy is using Success Porfiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience and Technical Skill
Stage 1: Application & Sift
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability in no more than 750 words. We will be assessing behaviours at sift.
This should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the Experience criteria or the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).
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 and will be scored.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview
Stage 2: Panel Interview
All applicants that progress to interview will be assessed on behaviours / experience / ability through Success Profiles.
When assessing strengths, we want to find out whether you and the job role are a good fit. We will look at what you enjoy doing and what you do well and often. By ensuring that the role is the right fit for you, you are more likely to enjoy it and perform well.
The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making effective decisions
Reserve List:
Candidates who pass the interview criteria but are not offered a post will be kept on a reserve list for 12 months and may be contacted if similar roles become available.
If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available.
DBS - People working with government systems must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which includes a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed for this role is BPSS however there may be a requirement for this role to be SC cleared and you should familiarise yourself with the criteria of security clearance.
This role is Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants. Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found athttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rulesThis job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of theEuropean Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Government baseline personnel security standard
Its important to note that there are currently exceptions to applications being considered if your conviction relates to any of the following:
- life sentences
- arson
- sexual offences
- hate and terror offences
Some departments will also consider the specific offence against the nature of the business, i.e., a conviction for fraud may rule you out for a finance role
Contact Details Sophie.Rigney@reed.com
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree or postgraduate level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree or postgraduate level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
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).
