Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Colindale or Canary Wharf, London About the job Job summary This post sits within the Healthcare Associated Infection, Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilisation & Sepsis Division (Clinical & Public Health group) of UKHSA. The post-holder will develop health economic models of healthcare associated infections (HCAI) and antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections. They will analyse epidemiological, cost and healthcare data to inform such models; and use these models to gain insight for public health decision-making and evaluate the potential cost-effectiveness of interventions and control strategies. The post-holder should contribute to advancement of knowledge of HCAI and AMR control. The post-holder will be expected to develop and maintain effective collaborations and co-ordinate the research to meet objectives. Research undertaken by the post holder will respond to policy needs and is expected to provide practical insight for policy makers, epidemiologists and clinicians. Job description Lead development of health economic models related to the transmission and control of healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistant infections Take the lead in the parameterisation of the models by analysis of appropriate data and literature review Identify, use and analyse complex datasets, synthesizing multiple evidence sources, and using a range of software Develop and use mathematical and/or statistical (health economics and/or health outcomes) models to further our understanding of HCAI and AMR infections and their associated costs including understanding the burden of HCAI & AMR from different perspectives. Develop models used to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of infection prevention and control measures and other intervention strategies Adapt and extend existing models (written in, for e.g., R) where necessary Develop and implement protocols for managing the development of models Work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate research accordingly Liaise and collaborate effectively with UK and international colleagues Manage own programme of work and to use considerable initiative and independence Give presentations at national and international meetings, as appropriate Prepare papers for peer-reviewed scientific journals The post holder will work in the HCAI & AMR Modelling and Evaluations Unit at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). A dynamic and stimulating group comprising infectious disease modellers and health economists working on diverse projects relating to the burden of infectious disease and modelling the impact of interventions against infections, both nationally and internationally. The work of the Modelling and Evaluations Unit is frequently used to inform policy, and close working with policy colleagues is often required. It is a world leader in its field and has numerous collaborative links with external academic and non-academic institutes and other public health agencies, World Health Organisation (WHO) and others. The Unit sits within the Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI), Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Antimicrobial Usage (AMU) and Sepsis Division, (in the Clinical and Public Health group) of UKHSA. The mission of the division is to protect people from healthcare-associated and antimicrobial resistant infections, through world-leading public health microbiology, outbreak response, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, modelling, research and evidence-based interventions. Person specification You will be assessed on the below 8 essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description. Essential criteria Masters degree in economics, mathematics, statistics or other relevant field Relevant research experience Economic, mathematical, or statistical modelling experience Strong skills in analysis and interpretation of data Knowledge and familiarity of programming with statistical packages and scientific programming (for example in R) Scientific writing including peer review publications Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member (in a multi-disciplinary team) Demonstrated capability to take initiative and plan own work programme Desirable criteria Knowledge and experience of the application of health economics in the field of infectious diseases Management, analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex datasets Experience in critical appraisal and synthesis of evidence sources Experience of working on collaborative projects Communication of complex ideas and methods clearly and succinctly to a wide range of audiences with differing technical backgrounds Understanding of data validity, reliability and confidentiality issues Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making Benefits Alongside your salary of £42,716, UK Health Security Agency contributes £12,374 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 Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Experience, Behaviours and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above 8 listed essential criteria, 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 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. In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Economic, mathematical, or statistical modelling experience If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Knowledge, Experience, Technical skills and Behaviours will be tested at interview There will be a 5 minute presentation on a relevant research project. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Working Together (lead behaviour) Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Seeing the Big Picture Planned interview date- 15th November- please note that this date may be 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 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates 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 UKHSA Colindale or Canary Wharf site. For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs. Eligibility Criteria External: open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). 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 consider 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/ Security Clearance Level Requirement (If based at Colindale) 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. 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Lisa Tweedie Email : recruitmentukhsa.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : recruitmentukhsa.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: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/ http://www.healthjobsuk.com/vacancy/6688424 Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail