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Senior Scientist
Civil Service: Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
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This post within the Immunisations and Vaccine Preventable Diseases provides epidemiological and data management support across a number of areas.Ìý
The post holder will contribute to enhanced surveillance systems and research studies of respiratory diseases and lead and support the data collection and validation, and production of routine surveillance intelligence in these areas.Ìý
You will analyse and interpret surveillance data and develop automated routines and solutions as well as overseeing and responding to more complex or sensitive data requests. This will be through their application of, and expertise in, analytical, statistical, database, mapping and web tools, underpinned by knowledge of information and data science approaches.
You will also carry out the epidemiological investigation of incidents and outbreaks of infectious diseases, supporting others across the directorate, local Health Protection Teams and in collaboration with other partners. This will include the design, implementation, analysis and interpretation of analytical studies in a variety of settings and supporting team members in carrying out these tasks.Ìý
The post holder will contribute to public health scientific analyses and writing reports on specific projects, regular and ad hoc publications and peer reviewed publications.Ìý
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Identify surveillance needs within given lead areas, create surveillance system specifications, conduct complex statistical analyses and interpret surveillance data, making appropriate recommendations, develop automated routines and solutions and supervise / assure on the preparation, quality and delivery of routine and ad hoc surveillance reports.Ìý
- Respond to complex or sensitive data requests
- Where appropriate, lead and manage the technical and analyticalÌý
- Apply a range of common statistical tests and algorithms and translate statistical processes into automated solutions where appropriate
- Use common statistical/database/mapping/web tools such as Stata, R, ArcGIS, Access, SQL and SharePoint in routine reports, surveillance activitiesÌý
- Advise on quality and governance issues including information security for all aspects of surveillance work, evaluating existing systems, and use to improve standards and consistency across the team
- Contribute to the Immunisation and Countermeasures Department quality programmeÌý
- Project manage research studies, analysing datasets with appropriate methodology to answer research questions
- Present at scientific conferences, programme area meetings and other for a and publish and present scientific papers on public health surveillance, respiratory viruses and infectious disease controlÌý
- Contribute to teaching/training programmes and activitiesÌý
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and partners
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Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.  Ìý 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.   Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
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Essential criteria:
You will be assessed on the below (11) essential and (3) desirable criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description.
Selection Process Details:Ìý
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. Ìý
Stage 1: Application & SiftÌý
Competency-based assessment.
You willÌýbe required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed essential and desirable criteria, and this will be in the form of a:ÌýÌý
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Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)Ìý
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750 word Statement of Suitability.ÌýÌý
This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.ÌýÌý
TheÌýApplication form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.
Longlisting:
In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:Ìý
- Meets all essential criteria Ìý
- Meets some essential criteria Ìý
- Meets no essential criteria Ìý
We will take through the following piles through to the next stage:
- Meets all essential criteria Ìý
- Meets some essential criteria Ìý
Shortlisting:Ìý
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Ìý
Please do not exceed 750 words. ÌýWe will not consider any words over and above this number.Ìý
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.Ìý
Stage 2: Interview (competency based)Ìý
You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview.ÌýÌý
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview ÌýÌý
There will be a technicalÌý assessment, and a Presentation. The technical assessment will be sent to you prior to the interview to complete and return. You will also be required to prepare a 7 minute presentation.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Ìý
Selection Process (for apps via Trac)Ìý
Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Ìý
Eligibility CriteriaÌý- External Ìý
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal ²¹±è±è±ô¾±³¦²¹²Ô³Ù²õ).  Ìý
LocationÌý
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our office in Colindale. 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).
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.  Ìý
ÌýSuccessful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check.Ìý
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 requiresÌýCounter Terrorism Check (CTC).ÌýUK 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. 
Face to Face interviewsÌý
If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.Ìý
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Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area (in the maintenance, analysis of data)
- MSc in Epidemiology, public health or allied discipline or equivalent level of experience/education
Knowldege and experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of principles and practice of surveillance, including data management, data transmission, data security, data quality, data analysis including descriptive statistics and graphics and data reporting
- Demonstrable experience of public health, health protection or epidemiology including experience of complex and/or sensitive health data analyses
- Knowledge and experience of common statistical tests, modelling and analyses and interpret results appropriately, including for research purposes
- Understand of information governance including data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven presentation and scientific report writing skills
- Proficient in common statistical/database/mapping tools such as STATA, R, GIS, network analysis, SQL, etc.
- Able to build and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and key stakeholders
- Able to work under own initiative, respond to sudden unexpected demands whilst maintaining a professional calm and efficient manner
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of research activities with one or more first author publications in peer reviewed journals
- Experience of teaching epidemiology and/or surveillance
- Experience of effective line management
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For information regarding the role please contact Freja Kirsebom - [email protected]
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