Surveillance and Information Officer

Details
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Reference number

464393

Salary

£41,983 \- £52,113
Per annum, Pro Rata
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer### Contract type

Permanent### Type of role

Science### Working pattern

Flexible working, Full\-time, Job share, Part\-time### Number of jobs available

1
Contents
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Location
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This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton OR at one of our core offices in Canary Wharf.

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) working at our campus.

If you are based at our scientific campus, 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.About the job
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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the environmental epidemiology surveillance and science work programmes that support the national environmental public health tracking (EPHT) objectives and to manage the delivery of this programme for UKHSA. The post holder will be based in the UKHSA RCCE Environmental Epidemiology Team (EET) at Chilton, Oxfordshire or Canary Wharf, London. S/he will also be responsible for the line management of EET staff supporting surveillance and epidemiological investigations.

The post holder will be required to use their existing strong scientific and information management skills and co\-ordinate their work as part of an overarching programme management strategy. S/he will manage programmes of work in the EET and to report to project and programme management boards.

The post holder will require an understanding of epidemiology and public health, health informatics, information technology and standards as well as knowledge of public health systems. S/he will author complex and detailed technical and specialised documents, project management systems, risk registers, information assets registers, and all aspects of programme management.

The post holder will require strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders across multi\-disciplines and ensure strong working relationships with senior users, senior suppliers and the Senior Responsible Officer of various projects.

Working for your organisation

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

Job description

Program management

• Take overall responsibility for the management of EPHT programme with scientific knowledge in specialised area (i.e. epidemiology and public health) using systematic methods. Report as necessary to a wide range of stakeholders using written highlight reports, presentations, verbal updates and email. Produce documentation using project management methodology consistent with other projects within the programme.

• Manage the production of all required products defined by the project plan within agreed timescales. This will include production or modification of process maps, scope documentation, databases and ancillary documents. Take responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiate corrective action where necessary.

• Coordinate and lead projects such as the implementation of new systems and processes

• Identify potential problems and manage risks, opportunities and issues, including HR recruitment and funding management.

Strategic thinking and governance

• Contribute to the quality programme e.g. through audit (from an information management perspective) and produce recommendations

Communication

• Present internally and externally to partners on EET programmes of work

• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and partners

• Present at scientific conferences, programme area meetings and other relevant forums

The following responsibilities on own professional development and working relationships will be included but not limited to:

• 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


• Participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all others


• Develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non\-clinical, internal and external to UKHSA

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• Educated to post\-graduate degree level or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialised area, e.g. public health, epidemiology


• Project management qualification or similar level experience


• Proven record of extensive formal epidemiology and public health science or surveillance experience as a researcher and/or project manager


• Strong experience of process mapping, managing risks and report writing.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to liaise effectively and work across disciplines and professions


• Ability to work well as a team member and under pressure with tight schedule


• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of working in the public health agency, NHS, health sector or similar


• Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments


• Demonstrated capabilities to make informed decisions in the absence of required information


• Knowledge of financial systems and budgeting skills

Benefits
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Alongside your salary of £41,983, UK Health Security Agency contributes £12,162 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%

Things you need to know
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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.### Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application \& Sift

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You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (7\) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)


• 1500 word supporting statement

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.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please 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 will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria


• Meets some essential criteria


• Meets no essential criteria

If used, the following will proceed to shortlisting:

• Meets all essential criteria

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:

• Educated to post\-graduate degree level or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialised area, e.g. public health, epidemiology


• Project management qualification or similar level experience


• Proven record of extensive formal epidemiology and public health science or surveillance experi

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