Job summary
This role will be working on the world-leading SARS-CoV-2 Immunity & Reinfection EvaluatioN (SIREN) study, focused on increasing understanding of whether individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 are protected from future SARS-CoV-2 infection. Since its inception, the SIREN study has answered and will continue to answer the most important questions about COVID-19 infection, reinfection and antibodies, in addition, to other respiratory illnesses. This is a high-profile study with multiple deliverables and collaborations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a core team of individuals tasked with running one of the largest cohort studies of Health care workers in the world. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience in stakeholder engagement, writing reports and leading national webinars. The SIREN study team 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 deliver SIREN
- Acting as a regional lead to support NHS Trusts in the delivery of SIREN
- Preparation of policy and strategy documents, briefings and presentationsLogistical support and problem-solving within SIRENInput into clinical reporting algorithms
- Contribution to research papers where appropriate
- Attendance at weekly operational meetings to optimise retention of participants
- Interact with different team members to ensure data quality
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.
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.
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.
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.
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree/Public Health Degree
Desirable
- If medical, postgraduate qualifications eg MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Strong experience of the UK national health system
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
- Experience of research studies including data management and analysis
Skills and Capabilities and Behaviours
Essential
- Experience in preparation of written reports and published work
- 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, orally and in writing
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree/Public Health Degree
Desirable
- If medical, postgraduate qualifications eg MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Strong experience of the UK national health system
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
- Experience of research studies including data management and analysis
Skills and Capabilities and Behaviours
Essential
- Experience in preparation of written reports and published work
- 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, orally and in writing
- 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
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
