Job Description

Details

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Reference number

434058

Salary

41,983 - 54,710
per annum, pro rata


Afc 47,810 - 54,710


Civil Service SEO - 41,983 - 48,128
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer
Afc Band 7 / SEO

Contract type

Permanent

Fixed term

Length of employment

x1 Perm, x1 FTC 12 months (from start date)

Type of role

Health Professionals

Working pattern

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

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

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

Location

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Bristol OR Totnes, Devon

About the job

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Job summary

UKHSA's local Health Protection teams provide a central part of how UKHSA works with partners to deliver its first function to protect the public's health. They deliver this through a range of core functions including surveillance and monitoring, operational support and advice, education, training and research.


The post holder will:

undergo a programme of on-going development and education to build on existing knowledge and develop skills to provide specialist health protection advice and meet competencies required to undertake the role. be part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the day-to-day provision of the health protection function, including the management of infectious and environmental hazards and contributing to the response to major incidents. use specialist knowledge and skills to undertake case management, liaise with, and provide health protection advice and response across a range of partner organisations, professionals and the public. actively contribute to the wider provision and development of the health protection function, including the development, training and supervision of others within the team. develop areas of expertise within regional programmes, working with relevant leads to take this work forward.

Salary bands:

AfC Band 7: 47,810-54,710 per annum, pro rata SEO (National): 41,983 - 48,128 per annum, pro rata

Candidates holding RGN/AHP registration will be appointed on NHS Terms & Conditions at NHS AfC Band 7. Candidates without RGN/AHP registration will be appointed on Civil Service Terms and Conditions at SEO grade.

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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

Response

Contribute to and support the day to day running of the acute response function to ensure high quality, safe and effective delivery of the health protection service. Provide first point of contact specialist knowledge, support and advice to health professionals on health protection matters. Undertake initial assessment and management of routine acute response work and non-complex incidents. Escalate and support the management of complex incidents and outbreaks of infectious diseases and non-infectious environmental hazards as appropriate. Manage and carry out continuing responsibility for a caseload ensuring accurate, up to date records of contacts/action by completion of relevant records and compliance with team handover procedures, in line with UKHSA's standards for record keeping. To utilise an evidence-based approach to manage clinical/professional advice and discussions within the team, seeking senior advice as/when appropriate. Support and participate in the team's formal case review process. Contribute to and where required lead under supervision the ongoing longer term management of issues relevant to a defined geographical area. Contribute to the UKHSA response during incidents in line with UKHSAs Emergency Planning and Resilience Response (EPRR) arrangements as part of the region's responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act. Contribute to and support the UKHSA regional input into Emergency Planning arrangements. May be required to participate in a local on call rota at regional level as required.

SURVEILLANCE

Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems for the surveillance of communicable disease and environmental hazards. Contribute to the use of surveillance outputs to inform and influence local and national Public Health actions, policies and strategies. Support identification and reporting of health needs, health inequalities and health impact assessment.

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

Through activities delegated by line management, support the development of key relationships with a wide range of individuals and stakeholders attending meetings, networks etc as appropriate to role. Deal with at times, challenging and/or conflicting subject matter problems in day-to-day work load meetings and one to one communications referring/escalating to line management as appropriate. Contribute to and support the development and implementation of initiatives for public health action and improvement.

RESEARCH, TEACHING AND TRAINING

Contribute to research activity to complement the health protection evidence base. Contribute to the development and delivery of teaching resources and activities across a range of audiences with support from senior lead as appropriate. Support the training programmes for Foundation Year Doctors and Specialist Trainees in the Faculty of Public Health training scheme as appropriate, and to the training of public health and health care professionals and practitioners within the locality as requested by line management. Provide clinical/professional supervision and mentorship as appropriate to role.

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

To act as role model adhering to team professional standards. Support the development of policies and protocols for a wide range of health protection issues. Contribute to and undertake audit as part of a wider programme of quality/service improvement activity. Contribute to specified quality improvement and governance initiatives as agreed. Undertake line management responsibilities as agreed. Support and contribute to the development of joint plans and system wide priorities for public health action or improvement. Lead projects and support defined areas of work as agreed with line manager e.g. on specific communicable diseases, non-infectious environmental hazards, quality and training issues. Ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the team. Proactively contribute to wider organisational development. Contribute to the strategic work of the locality/patch-based health protection team and deputise where appropriate.
Contribute pro-actively to the development and testing of the region's business continuity plan.


This is not an exhaustive list.

Person specification

Registered General Nurse or Allied Health Professional in relevant clinical discipline with current professional registration e.g. NMC AND/OR First degree (Health Related) or equivalent experience of working in a health or public health related field Working towards registration with an appropriate health or science related professional body Post registration experience as a practitioner in a related field An understanding of and ability to work under the current Health and Social Care Act (e.g. safe guarding vulnerable adults; data protection, information governance) Experience of building and developing effective stakeholder relationships Experience of risk management and associated reporting Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear messages accurately for a range of audiences Excellent planning and prioritisation skills and ability to manage competing demands Proven ability to problem solve whilst working in an unpredictable environment, often under pressure and to tight timescales Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently with minimum supervision Ability to work collaboratively across teams, disciplines and organisations demonstrating respect and consideration for the role/ skill(s) of others Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective manner to recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issue(s) Proven ability to work with quality improvement and governance frameworks Ability to effectively engage with others to influence and negotiate for positive outcomes Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, and Excel Evidence of ongoing CPD and committed to self-development An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems

Desirable role criteria:

Professional Public Health registration e.g. Specialist Community Public Health (SCPHN) part of the NMC Register or UK PH Register for practitioners Evidence of relevant CPD/training in Public Health or Health Protection with experience of application to practice Evidence of relevant training/CPD related to Infection Prevention and Control with experience of application to practice Evidence of CPD related to teaching with experience of application to practice Sound knowledge of the principles of health protection Proven experience of undertaking and completing projects on time and within complex and challenging environments Experience of working in community settings and with health care providers Experience of designing and implementing internal processes and procedures for service improvement e.g. governance standards, audit etc Experience of managing others in a managerial or supervisory role including performance management and appraisal and development Experience of business planning including budget management and financial processes Knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects Able to develop, interpret, implement and evaluate policies Proven capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 41,983, UK Health Security Agency contributes 12,162 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% or This role is offered under Agenda for Change (AFC) Terms and Conditions. + If you are already on AFC T&Cs or accept the role on a fixed-term contract, you will be enrolled in the NHS Pension Scheme or keep your current AFC Pension.
+ If you take the role on a loan or temporary promotion, you will retain your existing substantive T&Cs.
+ If the role is available under either AFC or Civil Service T&Cs depending on your registration, your pension scheme will align accordingly.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (17) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

Application form ('Employer/ Activity history' section on the application) 1500 word supporting statement.

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 supporting statement 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:

AfC: Registered General Nurse or relevant Allied Health Professional with current professional registration e.g. NMC/ Working towards registration with an appropriate health or science related professional body Civil Service: Post registration experience as a practitioner in a related field First degree (Health Related) or equivalent experience of working in a health or public health related field

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 1500 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 (success profiles)

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview at Bristol. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.


Behaviours and experience, will be tested at interview.


There will be a 5 minute Presentation which will be assessing the following behaviour:

Seeing the big picture

Details of the subject/topic of the presentation will be sent to you at the interview stage.


The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions (Lead behaviour) Working Together Leadership

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 Bristol or Totnes site.


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).

Future location

UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK.


The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.

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 Basic Personnel Security Standard.

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)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.


Link below:


Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

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

Salary Information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.



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) 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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The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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 : recruitment@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