Scientific Database Analyst

The mission of the division is to protect people from healthcare-associated and antimicrobial resistant infections, through world-leading public health microbiology, outbreak response, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, modelling, research and interventions. The post is within the surveillance section of the AMR & HCAI Division. The primary function of this post is to coordinate and develop the collation and epidemiological analysis of HCAI & AMR surveillance datasets. Under the supervision of senior scientific staff, the post holder will regularly extract, collate and validate surveillance datasets and carry out epidemiological analyses to monitor trends, geographic distribution and risk factors. They will contribute to the delivery of surveillance and policy reports and to peer-reviewed publications. The post-holder will adopt a variety of public health and surveillance portfolios, develop and implement standardised data collection and analysis protocols, will identify data quality issues and will facilitate their resolution. They will ensure that data are collected and processed in accordance with relevant policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and will undertake regular assessments of data quality and completeness. 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 The postholder will:

• Surveillance and Epidemiology Develop and utilise information and intelligence systems related to the projects to underpin public health action across the department and surveillance systems therein.
• Have responsibility for the development and productivity of the information and intelligence system(s) related to the projects, including project management.
• Undertake specialist and complex analyses of quantitative and/or qualitative 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 inform decision making.
• Receive, interpret, provide and advise on complex epidemiological and statistical information about the health of populations to the NHS, Department of Health and others.

• Specialist Advice and Evaluation Communicate effectively and diplomatically research and other specialist information with colleagues from own or other disciplines and present findings at local, national and international meetings and conferences.
• Write and/or contribute to national and local policy setting reports, as well as peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, on the health of the population.

• Research and Development Undertake literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research as required.
• Teaching and Training Assist in teaching and training courses run at Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control, Colindale and outside, by producing presentation materials and assist in HCAI & AMR lectures.

Management arrangements The Postholder Will:

• Be responsible to the Section Leads in the AMR & HCAI Division through the Principal or Senior Scientist coordinating the projects.
• Manage staff working on work-areas within the AMR & HCAI Division, if required.

Other 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.

Personal and Professional Development Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training. You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.

Key Working Relationships The Post Holder Will Develop Working Relationships And Communicate Regularly With a Wide Range Of Individuals, Clinical And Non-clinical, Internal And External To UKHSA. This Will Include:

• Internal All UKHSA staff involved in the work of the AMR & HCAI Division.
• External Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) AMR & HCAI Leads in devolved administrations NHS England, NHS Improvement, CQC, NICE and other relevant national bodies AMR Programmes of Devolved Administrations Royal Colleges Professional and learned societies Data providers (clinicians, nurses, health advisers etc.) to ensure data quality and timely reporting, and internal and external data users.

The Post Holder Will Develop Working Relationships And Communicate Regularly With a Wide Range Of Individuals, Clinical And Non-clinical, Internal And External To UKHSA. This Will Include:

• Internal All UKHSA staff involved in the work of the AMR & HCAI Division.
• External Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) AMR & HCAI Leads in devolved administrations NHS England, NHS Improvement, CQC, NICE and other relevant national bodies AMR Programmes of Devolved Administrations Royal Colleges Professional and learned societies Data providers (clinicians, nurses, health advisers etc.) to ensure data quality and timely reporting, and internal and external data users.

Person specification Role Criteria And Other Requirements Essential role criteria: Degree in a scientific subject (e.g. Computer Science) Scientific research work experience, particularly in public health Data management, analysis and reporting Interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data Preparing scientific reports and presentations Proficient in database software packages including common statistical/database languages such as SQL, R, STATA, network analysis etc. Able to work as a team member, as well as able to work independently and to deadlines Maintain required levels of confidentiality Have a clear and organised approach to work with the ability to communicate and document methods clearly and succinctly Able to liaise with a wide range of external collaborators including health service and academic professionals Able to identify and solve problems Alongside your salary of £37,749, UK Health Security Agency contributes £10,935 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 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 employer contribution of 28.97% Selection process details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift (competency based) You Will Be Required To Complete An: Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) 1,000 word Supporting Statement 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 supporting statement will be marked together. Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV. Longlisting In the event of a large number of applications we may longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria The following will be taken through the next stage: Meets all essential criteria Shortlisting In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Data management, analysis and reporting Proficient in database software packages including common statistical/database languages such as SQL, R, STATA, network analysis etc. Stage 2: Interview stage (competency based): 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 T-SQL test and the main essential criteria it will be measured against will be: Proficient in database software packages including common statistical/database languages such as SQL, R, STATA, network analysis, etc 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 - External Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Colindale (London). We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month). If based at one of our scientific campuses, you will be required to have a minimum of a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. 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) clearance. In exceptional circumstances 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. Future location UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK. 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