The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Surveillance and Data Analysis Identify surveillance needs within given lead areas, create surveillance system specifications, conduct complex statistical analyses and interpret surveillance data, making appropriate recommendations, develop automated routines and solutions and supervise / assure on the preparation, quality and delivery of routine and ad hoc surveillance reports. The post holder will be focussed on respiratory viral infections, including coronavirus, but will be expected to support and cross over other disease specific areas, depending on need. Respond to complex or sensitive data requests. Surveillance and Data Analysis Identify surveillance needs within given lead areas, create surveillance system specifications, conduct complex statistical analyses and interpret surveillance data, making appropriate recommendations, develop automated routines and solutions and supervise / assure on the preparation, quality and delivery of routine and ad hoc surveillance reports. The post holder will be focussed on respiratory viral infections, including coronavirus, but will be expected to support and cross over other disease specific areas, depending on need. Respond to complex or sensitive data requests.Enhanced surveillance and Epidemiological Investigations Where appropriate, lead and manage the technical and analytical (including data management) aspects of enhanced surveillance on respiratory diseases, e.g. write protocol of analytical studies, contribute to the data collection, develop questionnaires and train interviewers. Statistical and software skills Apply a range of common statistical tests and algorithms and translate statistical processes into automated solutions where appropriate Use common statistical/database/mapping/web tools such as Stata, R, SQL and SharePoint in routine reports, surveillance activities and the development of solutions and undertake complex analytical and programming tasks using common and specialist software packages to support data extractions, analysis, linkage and validation. Audit, Quality and Governance Advise on quality and governance issues including information security for all aspects of surveillance work, evaluating existing systems, and use to improve standards and consistency across the team. Contribute to the Immunisation and Countermeasures Department quality programme such as through audit and be responsible for the quality of data collected, stored and extracted and transferred. Research Project manage research studies, analysing datasets with appropriate methodology to answer research questions, supported by the systematic review of literature and with knowledge of how to develop a grant proposal, and apply for ethical approval. Present at scientific conferences, programme area meetings and other for a and publish and present scientific papers on public health surveillance, respiratory viruses and infectious disease control in collaboration with health, public health, academic and other partners. Management / workforce / HR Effectively manage others and yourself: lead, supervise and motivate team members; effectively appraise, manage performance, and address HR/disciplinary issues for staff line managed, be responsible for managing own workload, including developing objectives and reviewing progress against these. Teaching / Training 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. Strategic thinking Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and partners, actively engage in meetings with internal and external colleagues, identify potential problems and seek to resolve and undertake a lead role for a specific topic or function area, as requested by the Consultant Epidemiologist. Project management Coordinate and lead projects such as the implementation of new systems and processes. 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. For a full list of essential criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description. 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 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 below listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application 1000 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. 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 Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Experience of interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data, sensitive health data analyses. Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview. There will be a technical test. Interviews will be held week commencing 10th February. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working. 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 one of UKHSA's scientific campus sites (Colindale). Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. If based at one of our scientific locations you will be required to have 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.