Toxicologist - Environmental Public Health - London, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
UK Health Security Agency
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2 weeks ago

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The post holder, based in the Air Quality and Public Health (AQPH) Group, will support the objectives of UKHSA's Cleaner Air Programme to develop and share the evidence base on air quality, improve how information on the health impacts of air pollution are communicated; and encourage and support behaviour change at every level.


The post holder will contribute to the toxicological aspects of the Cleaner Air Programme for UKHSA with guidance and support from UKHSA's toxicology experts.

The postholder will use their toxicology expertise to support the development of evidence and provision of expert advice on the health impacts associated with air pollution and the health impacts of interventions, taking into account ancillary public health benefits, working with internal and external partners.

Location

Role available at all core and scientific locations

  • 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


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%
  • Range of health and wellbeing support
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • Developing and reviewing the evidence base on the quantitative associations between air pollution and various health endpoints through literature reviews and meta-analyses
  • Quantifying health impacts attributable to air pollution at a national, regional and local level through burden of disease and comparative risk assessments, including the evaluation of interventions
  • Contributing to research projects on indoor and outdoor air quality as required and in collaboration with other UKHSA departments / directorates and external partners
  • Contributing to capacity building, communication and training, both internally and externally for developing and disseminating the evidence base for reducing the health impacts of air pollution
  • Writing of, and contribution to, peerreviewed publications related to the post holder's area of scientific work
  • Support UKHSA staff in EHE dispersed Units and Health Protection Units in their role by providing advice on air pollution on a site, project and or problemspecific basis
  • Providing input to and reviewing appropriate consultation documents on government policy, issued by other agencies and government departments, on an ad hoc basis
  • Respond to requests from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, other Government departments, the public and other stakeholders for advice on the health effects of air pollution. This will encompass contributions for letters to the public, briefings and responses to Parliamentary Questions
  • Ensuring all data/ information generated within the cleaner air work programme is stored in an appropriate manner consistent with UKHSA's information management policies
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.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities
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