UK Health Security Agency

Company Name: UK Health Security Agency
Job Title: Epidemiology and Information Scientist
Job Description: Birmingham/Nottingham

Job Summary

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.

Field Services (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. The FS also provides effective leadership and coordination of the UKHSA applied epidemiology training function.

Job Description

The Epidemiology and Information Scientist will support senior epidemiologist colleagues in the provision of a range of activities including contributing to outbreak management and response and epidemiological investigation through designing questionnaires and outbreak databases, contributing to the production of outbreak reports and preparing descriptive epidemiology. Exceedances will also be investigated.

The interface with local, regional and national colleagues, as well as with external stakeholders, will be an important feature of this role.

Specific duties of the role may vary depending on the site and teams/functions.

Outbreak support and epidemiological investigation

Where appropriate, undertake specific steps of an epidemiological study under direction including to design and develop questionnaires e.g. using Select Survey, design and administer outbreak databases, prepare descriptive epidemiology, contribute to the production of outbreak reports, investigate exceedances and interview cases and controls.
Undertake complex analytical tasks and use common statistical, database and mapping software and tools to support analysis such as producing tables, graphs, maps etc. and developing advanced queries.

Surveillance and data analysis

Maintain and improve databases for surveillance of infectious diseases, test functionality of new surveillance systems, validate the quality of surveillance data including use of automated routines and through audit and produce and update Standard Operating Procedures
Have knowledge of, apply and interpret basic statistical tests, conduct statistical analyses of surveillance data, produce reports and outputs using common statistical/database/mapping tools such as Stata, R, ArcGIS, network analysis, SQL, etc, respond to routine and more complex data requests and produce routine surveillance reports, including basic descriptive analysis and interpretation of results
Contribute to surveillance activities through assuring data quality, undertaking complex data analyses and seeking to improve and enhance databases and systems.
Produce routine surveillance reports that include basic descriptive analyses and interpretation.
Undertake more complex analytical tasks using common software packages to support analysis such as advanced querying, data validation and pivot tables.

Research

Support research through contribution to scientific papers and projects on public health surveillance, outbreaks and infectious disease control as well as through designing study databases and sharing findings at conferences and meetings
Design a study database, and develop queries to analyse data, create automated reports, import/export data from a variety of sources, participate in the interpretation and analysis of research findings and the application of findings to practice and present internally or to local partners, present work/posters at scientific meetings and conferences

Management and Leadership

To act as role model adhering to team professional standards, actively engage in meetings, identify potential problems and seek to resolve and undertake a lead role for a specific topic or function area, on behalf of the service as a whole
Support the development of policies and protocols for use within the team/department.
Contribute to specified quality improvement and governance initiatives as agreed.
Support/lead projects and support defined areas of work as agreed with line manager.
Learn and maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge regarding epidemiology, surveillance and relevant public health interventions and contribute to the supervision and training colleagues and others as requested.
Contribute to teaching/training programmes and activities (including to the development of teaching material and courses) on surveillance, epidemiology information science, data management, information governance and quality and support ongoing training activities within the team and Service

Quality and governance

Ensure that data transfer, extraction and storage of data are appropriate and identify data quality issues through audit and ensure analysis and outputs are clearly presented in an appropriate context

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The post holder will identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with their line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events
To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. safeguarding, fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.

This is not an exhaustive list please see Job description document for full list of duties.

The Epidemiology and Information Scientist will support senior epidemiologist colleagues in the provision of a range of activities including contributing to outbreak management and response and epidemiological investigation through designing questionnaires and outbreak databases, contributing to the production of outbreak reports and preparing descriptive epidemiology. Exceedances will also be investigated.

The interface with local, regional and national colleagues, as well as with external stakeholders, will be an important feature of this role.

Specific duties of the role may vary depending on the site and teams/functions.

Outbreak support and epidemiological investigation

Where appropriate, undertake specific steps of an epidemiological study under direction including to design and develop questionnaires e.g. using Select Survey, design and administer outbreak databases, prepare descriptive epidemiology, contribute to the production of out...

Nottingham, United Kingdom

On site

06-03-2025

Company Name: UK Health Security Agency
Job Title: Dose Records and CIDI Coordinator
Job Description: Job Summary

The Centre for Radiation, Chemical, Climate and Environmental Hazards (RCCE) is part of the UK Health Security Agency and is responsible for promoting improved health and reduced harm from:

Radiation
Hazardous chemicals in the environment
Environmental change
Extreme weather events such as flooding.

RCCE's Functions And Responsibilities Include

Providing advice on the topics above
The assessment of health risks by means of research and collaborative projects
Providing commercial services for radiological and chemical hazard protection
Covering key roles in the RCCE Emergency Plans, especially plans for major radiation incidents which need to be maintained in a state of readiness.

The Personal Dosimetry Service (PDS) is a commercial service that serves over 5,500 employers working with ionising radiations in the industrial, research and medical sectors, by assessing the radiation doses to their employees. This is carried out by means of passive personal dosemeters, which are issued used by the employee then returned to PDS for processing and reporting. The service helps build experience which informs UKHSA's advice to government and users of radiation and makes a significant contribution towards the agency's income.

Main duties of the job

Working within the Dose Records Office of PDS, the post holder will be responsible for:

Coordinating the main routine functions of the dose records tasks including assisting with the PDS bespoke database.
Work as part of a small team which is responsible for the maintenance of Dose Records for radiation workers, as set out within the scope by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for Requirements for Approved Dosimetry Services under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (RADS).
Helping to maintain the 8,000+ dose records held on the PDS database, checking and amending dose history data when new data becomes available.
Work closely with the Coordination & Records Manager to ensure the data is maintained promptly and accurately and adheres to both the RADS and the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17).
Identifying improvements to PDS bespoke software, review record keeping aspects of the office procedures as well as manual and quality assurance procedures.
Interpretation of reports, technical documents such as the RADS and IRR17 plus relevant correspondence, answering queries from customers, other ADS's, CIDI and other radiation professionals.

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.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,109 to £34,131 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-HM-23072509-EXT

Job locations

UKHSA Chilton

Chilton

OX11 0RQ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include To

Be responsible for the main routine management of the dose records data; ensuring accuracy at all times
Manage special entry applications plus checking of estimates and manual doses to ensure these adhere to the requirements of the Regulations and approvals of the service.
Enter dose history data onto the PDS bespoke database and issue new/amended/updated reports to customers. This includes entering dose and personal data on, and extracting data from, the database to answer queries. Data entry to Dose Histories is mainly manual and requires a high level of thoroughness and accuracy.
Provide information/advice to both new and existing customers on all aspects of the Dose Record Keeping Service.
Liaise with the CIDI representative and C&R Manager to ensure dose data is transferred promptly and accurately to the CIDI database as required by RADS.
Communicate effectively with customers on the more complicated queries verbally or in writing (email/post), and through our on-line service to ensure their queries are answered.
Communicate well with colleagues from their own and other teams in PDS, as well as internal RPAs to ensure an effective service for the customer
Help deal with queries regarding the Dosimetry On-Line (DOL) system by working closely with the Service Team Leader to propose enhancements to improve the software and general administrative duties.
Ensure QA procedures are followed at all times and monitor accuracy of doses added to records.
The post holder will be required to work within the team and to tight deadlines laid out in the RADS and by customer requirements.
Provide recommendations to line managers on potential improvements to office procedures to improve efficiency or effectiveness of the service and to the database used for coordination and record keeping of PDS.
Provide deputy supervision and team leadership to the Dose Records Office on all dose record keeping aspects
Check and issue Quarterly & Annual Reports via email (or post) to customers and authorised RPAs

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.

Essential criteria - you will be assessed on the below 9 essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Document.

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 capabilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Required

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the 9 essential criteria listed, and this will be in the form of a:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application
750 word Statement of Suitability

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

Please note that you will only be assessed on the essential criteria listed within the advert and not all those listed in the job description.

The Application 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:

Meets all essentialcriteria
Meets some essential criteria
Meets no essential criteria

Piles Meets all essentialcriteria and Meets so...

Chilton, United Kingdom

On site

12-03-2025

Company Name: UK Health Security Agency
Job Title: Senior EPRR Training Manager
Job Description: Job Summary

We are the UKHSA's Emergency, Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Training team, and we are looking for outstanding people to join us to deliver our priorities. Firstly, in upskilling UKHSA's workforce and, secondly, our mission with key partners (including the NHS and other services) across the country and beyond.

The EPRR Training team is sited within the EPRR Division, within the National Operations & EPRR directorate. The team works closely with the EPRR Exercise team and EPRR Quality, Standards & Improvement team in delivering training across a range of programmes related to EPRR. You will work with these teams to lead the development of provision that is of the highest quality, commands the confidence of the EPRR sector, and remains agile to incorporate lessons learned, to inform future exercises.

EPRR training provision includes the nationally recognised and accredited Level 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (HEPRR) and Level 3 Education & Training qualification, as well as Loggist training and more

As a Senior Training Manager, you will be a critical part of the delivery and leadership teams in EPRR Training; a team of outstanding colleagues including a Head of Training, Senior Training Managers, Training Managers and Training Coordinators.

Main duties of the job

Lead the project management of and be responsible for the preparation, delivery and evaluation of a range of courses for other healthcare professionals in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and related areas.
Create, design, and produce a range of EPRR course materials, working with EPRR Training team members and other stakeholders ensuring these align with agreed standards in EPRR training.
Conduct regular training needs analysis in order to determine the most relevant and cost-effective portfolio of training for EPRR within UKHSA and for its external partners.
Analyse the outcomes of online and face to face training programmes, by assimilating feedback data into written reports for internal and external customers and others in a timely manner.
Ensure stakeholders are appropriately informed of the programme offer, leading Training Coordinators to support appropriate promotion and communications.
Responsibility for the line management, coaching & mentoring of team members, including welfare and personal development.
Hold delegated responsibility for designated budget in respect of the delivery of appropriate training projects and courses.
Liaise with awarding bodies and manage the system of national accreditation for emergency preparedness courses in relation to primary qualifications and continuous professional development.

For a full list of the main duties of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,416 to £68,344 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

919-CW-307121-EXT

Job locations

Core HQ

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Senior EPRR Training Manager and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the nations health. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response (EPRR) training on a national and global stage.

As a Senior EPRR Training Manager, you will oversee the development and delivery of cutting-edge EPRR training programmes, blending online and face-to-face sessions tailored to healthcare professionals. Youll manage complex projects, design high-quality course materials, conduct needs analyses, and evaluate the impact of training initiatives. Your role will include frequent UK travel, occasional international engagements, and the chance to make a tangible difference in EPRR.

Youll also lead and inspire a talented team, providing coaching and mentoring to ensure their professional growth, while managing budgets and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Your commitment to innovation and excellence will set the standard for quality in adult learning and EPRR training.

With a focus on collaboration, youll work closely with internal and external partners, including NHS England, government departments, and international organisations. If youre a skilled educator with an interest in public health and a proven track record in adult learning, wed love for you to join our dedicated team at UKHSA and contribute to protecting the public from all health threats and hazards.

Whilst in post, you will lead complex projects encompassing the development and delivery of health focused EPRR training, which will include both online and face to face activities. This will require frequent travel throughout the UK to attend meetings and to deliver exercise and training events.

You Will Be:

Required to demonstrate substantial experience of education and training in the adult learning sector and in leading and managing complex education, training, or learning programmes.
You must hold a teaching/training qualification at Level 5 or above and have significant recent experience in training adults.

Occasionally, the role will require international travel for emergency preparedness exercise and training events, which will require a flexible approach to working hours.

For a full list of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Essential criteria - you will be assessed on the below Seven essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Document.

Minimum teaching/training qualification at Level 5
Experience of managing teaching/training provision for adult learners.
Experience of management, planning, designing, delivery, and evaluation of training/education.
Effective communicator, both verbally and in written form.
Experience of communicating with and presenting to diverse audiences with a range of learning needs.
Experience of internal and external stakeholder management.
Flexible approach to working arrangements and able to work away from home; including possession of a current passport or wiliness to obtain one, and able to travel by air to international events.

Selection Process D...

London, United Kingdom

On site

11-03-2025

Company Name: UK Health Security Agency
Job Title: Field Epidemiologist
Job Description: Job Summary

Launched in 2016, the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) is an innovative government-academia partnership funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and co-led by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), with a consortium of academic and implementing partners in the UK and internationally.

It comprises a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals and researchers with a novel integrated triple-remit of outbreak response, research, and capacity strengthening to prevent and control epidemics of infectious diseases in countries eligible for UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Both institutes contribute to and are responsible for delivery of the UK-PHRST triple mandate across outbreak response, research and capacity strengthening, with LSHTM leading the research programme and UKHSA who lead the outbreak response.

Main duties of the job

The Field Epidemiologist, as a key member of the multi-disciplinary rapid support team, will be responsible for contributing to the surveillance, epidemiology and outbreak control functions of the UK-PHRST and for supporting investigations and providing expert epidemiological advice during outbreak responses and emergencies, where required. As a member of the Core Deployable Team, the post-holder will be available to be rapidly deployed as part of the response function of the UK-PHRST. The post-holder will be employed by UKHSA with an honorary contract with LSHTM.

When not required for outbreaks, the post-holder will, among other things, contribute to research and capacity development activities in collaboration with well-established networks in the UK andoverseas. The post-holder should anticipate spending up to half their time overseas and will also spend some time in the UK training and teaching.

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.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£58,589 to £68,344 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

919-JP-309672-EXT

Job locations

UKHSA Canary Wharf

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Response

In the country of deployment, in close collaboration with local partners:

Lead and/or contribute to the technical and analytical aspects of epidemiological outbreak response, including (i) setting up or contribute to enhanced surveillance, (ii) analyse data, (iii) develop and/or implement data collection tools, (iv) produce reports, and any other epidemiological support duties, where required, such as contact tracing, monitoring and evaluation, or others
Lead and/or support quality assurance and training activities to strengthen critical capacities
Lead and/or support management of outbreak priorities and activities in line with outbreak response.
Support response to reduce the impact of the outbreak, including scoping the need for further support and research.

Partnership Working

Develop and nurture key relationships with a wide range of individuals and stakeholders as required for role.
Contribute to building regional and in-country capacity and capability through training and coaching, in line with International Health Regulations and Global Health Security Agenda requirements.

Teaching and Training

Contribute to teaching/training programmes and activities on surveillance and epidemiology.
Contribute to the development and management of a capacity building programme overseas
Teach colleagues and stakeholders on surveillance and epidemiology and support ongoing training activities within the UK-PHRST and partners.
Develop teaching material and courses.

Research

Conduct and contribute to UK-PHRST research projects.
Contribute and/or develop grant proposals.
Analyse datasets with appropriate methodology to answer research questions.
Write research reports and peer-review manuscripts.
Present at scientific conferences, meetings and other fora.
Maintain active participation with the LSHTM and other academic partners and networks.

Management

Actively engage in meetings with internal and external colleagues.
Identify and seek to resolve potential problems.
Be responsible for managing own workload, including developing objectives and reviewing progress against these.
Comply with UKHSA Information Governance standards, including understanding the ethical, legal and technical obligations for protection of personal patient information

Other Duties

The above is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post-holder will carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate, with appropriate training as required.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation and programme.

Please see the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.

Selection Process

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

You Will Be Required To Complete An Application Form. You Will Be Assessed On The Listed Seven Essential Criteria That Have Been Selected From The Job Description , And This Will Be In The Form Of A:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
1250 number of words word Statement of Suitability.

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

The Application 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:

Meets all essential criteria
Meets some essential criteria
Meets no essential criteria

Please note only those applications meeting all the essential criteria will be taken through to shortlist.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on

Demonstrable familiarity with public health information in emergency settings, including surveillance, data management, data capture, data management, data...

London, United Kingdom

On site

18-03-2025

UK Health Security Agency

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