Health Protection Division provides information and advice and takes action to protect people in Wales from communicable disease and environmental hazards. Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC) is the epidemiology and surveillance branch of Health Protection Division. This is a senior role that will contribute to the development of surveillance systems, epidemiological studies and research relating to Blood borne viruses (BBV), TB, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and inequalities. The post holder will develop methods and processes to maintain existing surveillance systems. The post holder will also help set up new surveillance systems, such as those using new sources of data. The post holder will work with other senior epidemiologists, analysts and data scientist to develop analytical methods, including carrying out research. The post holder will also work closely with microbiologists to develop new surveillance methods, and will also have a role in supporting field epidemiology activities. The post-holder will use highly developed epidemiology and surveillance to define, interpret and provide solutions to complex public health problems. This will involve framing problems in epidemiological terms, analysing complex data sets, ensuring outputs from projects are delivered to time and reporting findings to stakeholders, including the public, health professionals within Public Health Wales, the NHS, Health Boards and Welsh Government. The post holder will have a role in developing and delivering training on a variety of topics. To do this the post-holder will be required to liaise with individuals from varied backgrounds in a range of organisations. The post holder will be required to line manage and/or co-ordinate work of junior team members. They will be required to train staff, supervise or mentor junior staff and demonstrate specific tasks or work as required to others. Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is ' Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Harker Job title: Senior Epidemiological Scientist Email address: sophie.harkerwales.nhs.uk