Job summary
This post is positioned in the Primary Care and Infections Unit (PCIU) within the Healthcare Associated Infection, Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilisation & Sepsis Division. The PCIU, based in Gloucester, aims to prevent and improve the management of common infections through research, guidance, intervention development and education of health care professionals, the general public and young people. The Unit runs two distinct programmes of work, the international e-Bug (www.e-bug.eu) schools and community programme and the TARGET antibiotics programme.
Location:
UKHSA, Twyver House, Gloucester GL1 1DQ/Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office).
*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*
Main duties of the job
As a project manager in the Primary Care and Interventions Unit (PCIU), you will lead on a variety of projects to promote behaviour change to prevent infections and use antimicrobials appropriately. You will play a key role in the unit's work to respond to the Government's National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2019-2024) and its 20 year vision to tackle this global health threat.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will be able to play a key role in an exciting time for the unit. You will drive forward projects to deliver high quality outputs, with strong attention to detail. You will be used to managing multiple projects with competing deadlines and have demonstrable experience in linking project design and delivery to broader strategic outcomes.
About us
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Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Range of health and wellbeing support
Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Project Manager main responsibilities will include:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
- Undertake specialist and complex collection and analyses of quantitative, qualitative and website usage 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 make recommendations and inform decision making which may have long term impacts;
- Develop and utilise information to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, and lead collation and interpretation of relevant data to develop the most appropriate analyses from a range of sources;
- Have responsibility for the development and productivity of one or more information systems in the Unit, and spanning departments and organisations when necessary, relating to work-areas;
- Receive, interpret, provide and advise on highly complex epidemiological and statistical information about the health of populations to the NHS, DHSC and others, and challenge or respond to differing opinions;
- Manage a team of staff including their day-to-day management;
- Contribute to the formulation of department budgets and financial initiatives;
- Plan outreach programmes to increase implementation of the e-Bug website
- Provide coordination of and participate in relevant internal and external working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested
- Provide regular reporting on the targeting of resources and monitoring their implementation to achieve a value for money
Please refer to the Job Description for a full list of roles and responsibilities
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Project Manager main responsibilities will include:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
- Undertake specialist and complex collection and analyses of quantitative, qualitative and website usage 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 make recommendations and inform decision making which may have long term impacts;
- Develop and utilise information to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, and lead collation and interpretation of relevant data to develop the most appropriate analyses from a range of sources;
- Have responsibility for the development and productivity of one or more information systems in the Unit, and spanning departments and organisations when necessary, relating to work-areas;
- Receive, interpret, provide and advise on highly complex epidemiological and statistical information about the health of populations to the NHS, DHSC and others, and challenge or respond to differing opinions;
- Manage a team of staff including their day-to-day management;
- Contribute to the formulation of department budgets and financial initiatives;
- Plan outreach programmes to increase implementation of the e-Bug website
- Provide coordination of and participate in relevant internal and external working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested
- Provide regular reporting on the targeting of resources and monitoring their implementation to achieve a value for money
Please refer to the Job Description for a full list of roles and responsibilities
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent experience in public health, science communication, health promotion, health-care research or similar
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent experience in public health, microbiology, epidemiology, health communication or promotion, health-care research or similar
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in public health including time spent undertaking science communication, behavioural research or health promotion
- Experience of interpreting and evaluating data, data management, analysis and reporting and interpretation using database software packages
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
Skills
Essential
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences, decision making and problem solving
- Experience of setting up and implementing effective and efficient processes and procedures
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Desirable
- Knowledge of financial systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent experience in public health, science communication, health promotion, health-care research or similar
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent experience in public health, microbiology, epidemiology, health communication or promotion, health-care research or similar
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in public health including time spent undertaking science communication, behavioural research or health promotion
- Experience of interpreting and evaluating data, data management, analysis and reporting and interpretation using database software packages
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
Skills
Essential
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences, decision making and problem solving
- Experience of setting up and implementing effective and efficient processes and procedures
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Desirable
- Knowledge of financial systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
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).
