Epidemiology and Information Systems Specialist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
UK Health Security Agency
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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- £30,473 - £37,215
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  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Science
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 2Contents
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  • 23 Stephenson, Birmingham B2 4BH or Seaton House, City Link, Nottingham NG2 4LA / With Hybrid WorkingAbout the job

Job summary:


The Field Services Division (FS) was established to provide a national comprehensive service which is geographically dispersed and integrates epidemiological, microbiological, infectious diseases and data sciences capacity and skills delivering surveillance and outbreak investigations consistently of the highest quality.


FS provides an effector arm for UKHSA, supporting the translation of evidence into practice as well as having a role in strengthening surveillance through closer links with the NHS and other partners.

It also provides valuable links to academic centres and effective leadership and coordination of the UKHSA applied epidemiology training function.


The role will involve supporting outbreaks and epidemiological investigations through the creation and administration of outbreak databases and through providing advice and expertise on data sources and capture.


Location
23 Stephenson, Birmingham B2 4BH or Seaton House, City Link, Nottingham NG2 4LA / With Hybrid Working


With regular travel within the geographical area of responsibility and travel elsewhere/nationally as required by the post.
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_


Working Pattern - Full Time, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working


Job description:


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The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • Advise on data availability and capture during outbreaks and create and administer outbreak databases

Surveillance

  • Support the development and operational testing of, and implement, new surveillance systems and provide ongoing support and training as required
  • Maintain and improve existing surveillance databases, validating the quality of surveillance data including the development and use of automated routines and through audit
  • Produce and update Standard Operating Procedures

Software skills

  • Undertake more complex analytical tasks using common software packages to support data extractions, analysis and validation, including programming and using webbased technologies

Teaching

  • Teach colleagues on surveillance systems and database management

Quality and Governance

  • Ensure that data transfer, extraction and storage of data are appropriate and secure
  • Identify data quality issues and implement data validation and correction solutions based on guidance from senior staff and policy

Project management

  • Contribute to and ensure the delivery of project outcomes such as the implementation of new systems and processes
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.

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Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities_**
Person specification:
Essential

  • Educated to degree level in public health or information science/systems or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge and experience of data capture mechanisms and data linkage
  • Understanding of and experience in data validation and quality assurance through audit
  • Experience in creating, supporting and maintaining systems and databases
  • Proficient in a common database/mapping/web tools such as SQL, GIS, SharePoint etc. including experience of developing solutions
  • Experience of contributing to and ensuring the successful delivery of project relating to information systems
  • Understand information governance including data protection and confidentiality requirements
  • Able to maintain effective relationships with coworkers and key stakeholders and work in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience in the production of Standard Operating Procedures
  • Skills to undertake more complex analytical tasks using common software packages to support data extractions, analysis and validation, including programming
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Please see the attached job description for a full list of essential/desirable criteria_**
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%
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STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:
If you are successful at this stage, you will pro
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