Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Nottingham, Birmingham, Essex, London, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Liverpool, Ashford, Bristol, Leeds, Belfast, Cardiff About the job Job summary The UK Field Epidemiology Training Programme (UKFETP) is a full-time, competency based 2-year specialist postgraduate training programme. The programme is aimed at medical, scientific, veterinary or nursing staff who are, or whose future career may be, in a post involving field investigation and epidemiology and who want to further enhance their specialist skills. The programme provides training and experience to develop the core competencies agreed for field epidemiologists in the United Kingdom and in the European Union (EU). For further information about the programme, please review the prospectus or contact the team (details below) Prior to completing the application, please review the instructions on how to complete as this will greatly increase your chance of being selected for interview. 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. Job description Training is provided mainly on the job with at least ten percent of time dedicated to formally taught training courses. Fellows will be based in an UKFETP training location for the two-year fellowship. The training locations include national public health centres in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or local UKHSA teams. Fellows are expected to relocate for the duration of the training programme. In order to conduct the main duties of the fellowship, you are required to be educated to Master's level, preferably in Epidemiology or Public Health (or equivalent) and have demonstrable experience of working within public health, health protection or epidemiology. You will be an excellent team member and have an understanding of public health systems in your country of work. You will be familiar with analysis, interpretation and presentation of scientific data. You will be able to demonstrate how the UKFETP could be of value to your future career. Main Responsibilities Responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached job description. Other expectations are detailed below. Relocation: Individuals currently contracted by UKHSA and working in a UKFETP training site are expected to relocate to an alternate site for the duration of the programme. However, consideration will be given for extenuating circumstances Sites: Different training sites are available each year on a rotational basis. The location of the training placement for each individual will be determined after interview based on the fellows learning needs and work interests, and on performance at interview. Full time: The fellowship must be completed full time. Travel: Training within or outside the UK may necessitate week-long residential stays. Fellows may also have the opportunity to undertake national projects and international missions. Previous FETP : We would not consider applications from those that have already completed an advanced FETP programme. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Masters degree or PhD in a scientific discipline with a significant health (human or animal), public health, epidemiology or data analysis component OR A minimum of four years supervised experience in Public Health, Epidemiology or Health Protection with evidence of publication at the time of application. For Public Health Specialist registrars ONLY Completion of exams required as part of specialist training, e.g., passed both DFPH (formerly Part A) and MFPH (formerly Part B) exams of the Faculty of Public Health examination. Desirable criteria For applicants without a masters degree Two first author peer reviewed publications on an epidemiological / health protection topic Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria Demonstrable experience of working within Public Health, Health Protection or epidemiology for at least 18 months by the date of application deadline 1 Experience of managing data, undertaking basic analysis and presenting information in reports and presentations Desirable criteria Experience of audit/evaluation or research activities Skills, capabilities and behaviours Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal communication skills Be able to demonstrate a keen interest in applied epidemiology, such as evidenced by career progression and/or CPD to date Be able to demonstrate how the UKFETP will be of benefit to them and their career path Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for being in a learner role and receiving supervision and feedback Desirable criteria Able to undertake statistical analysis of epidemiological or health datasets Equality and diversity Essential criteria An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Interpreting data skills Essential criteria Experience of interpreting and evaluating data in response to an evolving situation or incident response Able to make sense of complex information and imperfect data to draw meaningful conclusions Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity Things you need to know Selection process details Open to external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants) Applicants are strongly advised to read the instruction on how to complete the application and use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria. For further details relating to this post, please refer to the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification and the UKHSA website on Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP). Successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start date (11 September 2025). The UKFETP cannot provide sponsorship. For an informal discussion, please contact the UKFETP office at fetpukhsa.gov.uk, additionally, a Q&A live event will be held on Thursday 5 December at 2pm during which information about the FETP and the application process will be provided with an opportunity to ask any questions. Participation in this meeting will be anonymous. To join the meeting follow the link below: If link does not open for you please contact the office on fetpukhsa.gov.uk FETP Fellowship 2025 Pre-Application Event Invitations to interview will be sent out in mid March 2025. Interviews will be held in North West London on 31 March 2025. Successful candidates will begin the programme on 10th September 2025. Closing Date : 23.55 22/12/2024 Reasonable Adjustments The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will take into account any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should: Contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs. You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/ Artificial Intelligence (AI) I understand my application may be rejected or I may be subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own. Hybrid Working This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our lab/office in various UKHSA offices, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland and Public Health Wales. 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). Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Security Clearance Successful candidates for this role must pass an enhanced disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Coole Job title: DD of Field Epidemiology Training Email address: fetpukhsa.gov.uk Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Louise Coole Email : fetpukhsa.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : SCS.MDrecruitmentukhsa.gov.uk Further information The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaintsukhsa.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/ Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail