UK Health Security Agency

Epidemiology Database Analyst

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Job summary

We are looking for a new member for our database team of 3 people to collect, process and quality assuring epidemiological data using our bespoke database system in support of the National Registry for Radiation Workers and the Nuclear Weapons Test Participants study studies .

The Radiation Epidemiology Group carries out research, provides advice concerning to the health effects of ionising radiation based on two very long term studies the National Registry for Radiation Workers and the Nuclear Weapons Test Participants study.

The National Registry for Radiation Workers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/radiation-workers-and-their-health-national-study ) is world class long-term study of the health effects of occupational radiation exposure in the UK. The cohort now comprises around 300K individuals and is one of the most important sources of epidemiological data concerning the effects of low-level radiation exposure in the world today. The analysis drawn from the cohort provides the basis of the evidence the group publishes. The group also manages a similar study of service men that attended the British Nuclear tests in Australia and the Pacific Islands in the 1950's and 60's (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nuclear-weapons-test-participants-study).

The quality and reliability of the results obtained from these studies is directly affected by the quality of the data so ensuring the data in these studies is as good as possible is very important.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • Develop the skills to process a variety of data types into the NRRW and NWTPS epidemiological studies.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the databases and the data they hold, including potential uses and limitations for radiation epidemiology research.
  • Develop the skills to analyse the data to check for errors and inconsistencies and to implement a range of solutions.
  • Liaise with data providers in industry as well as the NHS and elsewhere.
  • Observe and comply with Data Protection and related legislation.Contribute to the information provision response, ensuring timely and appropriate responses in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures and liaising, where necessary, with colleagues (or providers) concerning issues of data interpretation.Support discrete projects including the design and development of epidemiological data collation, procurement, and verification.

A successful candidate will have an aptitude for numbers and an eye for detail. Ideally, someone who has previous experience with databases and their management and has knowledge of SQL or other types of coding languages and who is willing to learn our bespoke database system and become an expert with processing and managing our data.

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.

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Details

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,469 to £39,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-NE-61624480-EXT

Job locations

UKHSA Chilton

Health Protection Agency Chilton

Didcot

OX11 0RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A successful candidate will have an aptitude for numbers and an eye for detail. Ideally, someone who has previous experience with databases and their management and has knowledge of SQL or other types of coding languages and who is willing to learn our bespoke database system and become an expert with processing and managing our data. You will also work directly with our data suppliers to ensure that the follow of data into the studies is maintained.

Selection Process Details:

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience, skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the below listed (4) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

  • Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
  • 1000 number of words Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to interview.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment

Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview . If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview

There will be a technical test and written assessment at the Interview

Interviews will be held week commencing 4th November, 2024. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard / Counter-terrorist Check.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC). UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A successful candidate will have an aptitude for numbers and an eye for detail. Ideally, someone who has previous experience with databases and their management and has knowledge of SQL or other types of coding languages and who is willing to learn our bespoke database system and become an expert with processing and managing our data. You will also work directly with our data suppliers to ensure that the follow of data into the studies is maintained.

Selection Process Details:

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience, skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the below listed (4) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

  • Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
  • 1000 number of words Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to interview.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment

Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview . If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview

There will be a technical test and written assessment at the Interview

Interviews will be held week commencing 4th November, 2024. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard / Counter-terrorist Check.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC). UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in data science or database operation and development or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Post-graduate degree and/or equivalent or significant experience related to database operation.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience with software coding languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, SAS or similar.

Desirable

  • Experience dealing with confidential and sensitive data/ information and appropriate maintenance and storage of records.
  • Basic knowledge about Data Protection and related legislation

Skills and capabilities

Essential

  • Demonstrate attention to detail with ability to process, manipulate data accurately and consistently.
  • Ability to work without supervision using own initiative, organising, and prioritising workloads to meet changing business needs.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in data science or database operation and development or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Post-graduate degree and/or equivalent or significant experience related to database operation.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience with software coding languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, SAS or similar.

Desirable

  • Experience dealing with confidential and sensitive data/ information and appropriate maintenance and storage of records.
  • Basic knowledge about Data Protection and related legislation

Skills and capabilities

Essential

  • Demonstrate attention to detail with ability to process, manipulate data accurately and consistently.
  • Ability to work without supervision using own initiative, organising, and prioritising workloads to meet changing business needs.

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).

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.

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

UKHSA Chilton

Health Protection Agency Chilton

Didcot

OX11 0RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

UKHSA Chilton

Health Protection Agency Chilton

Didcot

OX11 0RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Officer

Nneoma Ezeh

Recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,469 to £39,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-NE-61624480-EXT

Job locations

UKHSA Chilton

Health Protection Agency Chilton

Didcot

OX11 0RQ


Supporting documents

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