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Job summary

Main area
Epidemiology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
028-AC138-0625
Employer
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Capital Quarter 2
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/06/2025 23:59

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Epidemiologist (Information Analyst Specialist)

Band 6

 

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

To find out more visit Public Health Wales and watch this video about our Strategic Plan

Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

 


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

 

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, innovative, collaborative, and dynamic individual to join a team of analytical specialists in the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC) to provide a proactive and responsive service. 

The post-holder will be a key member of scientific staff within the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC), which is based within the Public Health Wales Health Protection Division. They will work closely with senior scientists, senior epidemiologists and other Health Protection teams, to develop new surveillance systems, expand on existing ones and provide analytical support during outbreak and major event situations. The post-holder will take a lead on discrete projects and reports and help ensure that analytical and reporting deadlines are met. 

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be based within the Genomic Epidemiology team. The post-holder will: 

  • Work closely with the senior scientists and consultant epidemiologists to set up new surveillance schemes and expand or develop existing surveillance schemes to reflect changes in service delivery, data capture methods and priorities. 

  • Oversee production, assist in preparation and quality assurance of existing routine surveillance reports as required. 

  • Provide, under supervision, responses to ad-hoc queries from other public organisations, the Welsh Government, the press and members of the public, as required. Provide, under supervision, responses to urgent queries from within the Health Protection Division and Welsh Government. 

  • Prepare material for publication on the Public Health Wales website, assist in quality assurance of surveillance information presented on the website and investigate new ways of presenting data to various audiences. 

  • Provide support to the field investigation of hospital and community based outbreaks and contribute to the work of the Public Health Wales Health Protection Division in relation to surveillance capacity in responding to communicable disease and environmental public health. 

  • Contribute to CDSC’s programme of applied epidemiological research as required. 

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in 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. 

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/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • A first degree in a scientific discipline
  • Post graduate qualification in public health, epidemiology, statistics or related subject or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Strong background in a biological science or health related field

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post graduate experience of scientific or information analysis work
  • Experience of working with large or complex data sets
  • Experience of project based working
  • Experience of producing written reports for publication and working to deadlines
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in epidemiology, medical statistics, microbiology or public health
  • Experience of communicating information to scientific audiences, external partners and the public
  • Experience of research and development

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Skilled in use of data analysis and statistical software packages (e.g. STATA, SPSS, R, Epidata)
  • Excellent analytical and epidemiological skills, including statistical analysis and data interpretation
  • Good all round IT skills, including using and interrogating databases
  • Excellent written communication skills, including report writing and presentation of data in appropriate formats
  • Ability to plan and organise a number of concurrent projects
  • Ability to self-manage workload, work to agreed objectives, set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to contribute to and evaluate peer reviewed papers
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
  • Skilled in mapping and data visualisation software

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of epidemiological principles
  • A broad basic knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy issues
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of public health
  • Knowledge of health service organisation in Wales

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Able to work independently and as a member of a team, with high levels of motivation
  • Able to engage with people at all levels
  • Able to respond calmly to unpredictable work patterns and meet urgent deadlines
  • Flexible, adaptable and innovative approach to work
  • Conscientious and pays attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain required levels of confidentiality

Other

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to continuous personal development
  • Prepared to travel
  • Willing to work flexible hours if required to meet the needs of the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Final Gold LevelDisability confident leaderStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Final Gold Level WelshRefugee Employment NetworkStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Top 100 Employers in 2023Employer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mark Postans
Job title
Senior Epidemiological Scientist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07758238172
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