Job Description

Details

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Reference number

402852

Salary

36,187 - 43,552
Per annum, Pro rata
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Information Technology

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Colindale, London

About the job

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Job summary

As a Data Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering the development, management, and coordination of enhanced surveillance systems of vaccine preventable diseases.


The post holder will be required to maintain and develop enhanced surveillance systems for vaccine coverage, working closely with a wide variety of professionals from both within and outside UKHSA to ensure high quality data. The post holder will oversee the co-ordination of requests for data associated with the Immunisation Information System (IIS) vaccination data, the production of regular and ad hoc outputs from these systems for inclusion in routine national and international reports and information requests from government.


The role requires:

Liaising with stakeholders within the organisation and outside to support effective decision making through data reporting, quality assurance and standards processes. Developing working relationships with other health professional groups both within UKHSA and the NHS at various levels to manage and source data and information, in the context of a rapidly changing data environment.

The post holder will have:

strong data management skills, ideally with experience in immunisation data. excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team.
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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

Applying analytical methods to potentially highly complex vaccine coverage data from a variety of sources as requested Planning, organising and delivering on a range of data requests requiring analytic input, including negotiating and agreeing the most appropriate data output, initiating and planning workloads and setting delivery timescales for the team Perform hypothesis testing and analysis to understand the effectiveness of analyses and document requirements turning these into usable data and visualisation products for publication and analysis; Communicate effectively specialist information with colleagues Perform all work in cognisance of data protection requirements and the need to maintain confidentiality and security of surveillance information Working collaboratively as part of the analytical capability across the product life cycle. Assisting colleagues in the delivery of the analytical work programme and also with colleagues in other analytical teams in UKHSA as required. You can work with other developers and analysts to integrate and separate data feeds to map, produce, transform and test new and existing scalable data products that meet user needs. You understand how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. You know how to work with other developers and analysts to understand and make use of different types of data models. You understand and can make use of different tools for automation, and you can compare different data models Using a variety of methods including written briefings and oral presentations to communicate the implications of public health analytical outputs for action to improve local population health to stakeholders from a range of backgrounds

Person specification

Essential criteria

A degree in a math's or a science subject or significant experience of working at a similar level in data analysis/data management Data science programming skills such as SQL, R or any other programming language and understand core scientific packages (ggpolt2, tidyverse or equivalent), particularly in relation to public health Data management, analysis, and reporting Experience of scripting (ability to write functions and understandable object orientated code) and applied use of statistical computing environments such as R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, Mathematical or equivalent Interpreting and evaluating data Knowledge of data security and confidentiality issues Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Ability to identify and solve practical problems Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team Good interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to communicate with a range of people from different backgrounds. Good attention to detail. Prepared to work flexibly and to multi-task. An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Desirable role criteria:

Significant experience of working with multiple sets of data and information systems in health or related organisations

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 36,187, UK Health Security Agency contributes 10,483 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

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Selection process details

Stage 1: Application & Sift -

Competency-based assessment


You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (13) 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 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

The following will be taken through to the next stage:

Meets all essential criteria

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on the following:

Data science programming skills such as SQL, R or any other programming language and understand core scientific packages (ggpolt2, tidyverse or equivalent), particularly in relation to public health Knowledge of data security and confidentiality issues A degree in a maths or science subject or significant experience of working at a similar level in data analysis/data management

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.


If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.


Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.


Feedback will not be provided at this stage.


Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Stage 2: Interview (competency based)

You will be invited to a (single) remote interview.


Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview


There will be a 30 minute Technical Test which will be sent to you prior to your interview.


Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria - External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our lab in UKHSA Colindale. 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).


If based at one of our labs you will be required to have a minimum of 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.

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.


Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check.


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). 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.

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/

International Police check

If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Your application may be rejected and/or you 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.

Internal Fraud check

If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant's personal details - name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for External candidates to the Civil Service.

Careers website

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .



See our vetting charter .
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) 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

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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 .
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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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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

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Job contact :

Name : Gurkamal Bhambra Email : gurkamal.bhambra@ukhsa.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : gurkamal.bhambra@ukhsa.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: Complaints@ukhsa.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