Job Description

Details

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Reference number

435065
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Salary

60,494 - 70,566
per annum, pro rata
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Grade 7###

Contract type

Permanent###

Type of role

Other###

Working pattern

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

Number of jobs available

1

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

Location

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London- Canary Wharf (Core HQ)

About the job

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Job summary

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.


This post sits within the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection Division (Chief Medical Advisor's Group) of UKHSA. The post-holder will lead on modelling and intervention evaluations to increase understanding and support the evidence base for control programmes in the high priority area of healthcare infections and antimicrobial resistance. This will include the instigation, development, coordination, management and delivery of AMR & HCAI modelling and economics research. Emphasis will be placed on innovative research and methodological development required to gain insight from increasing availability of patient, clinical and surveillance data, to identify and rigorously evaluate solutions in the field of AMR and HCAI.



This post will develop models to provide practical and clinically relevant insights to directly inform national policy. The post-holder is expected to work closely with colleagues across UKHSA and coordinate applied research in a multidisciplinary environment (e.g. with medical, clinical, scientific, allied professional staff etc) across various national and international organisations. The post-holder will be encouraged to explore the possibility of obtaining an honorary academic appointment at a suitable research-intensive university. As much of the work will be conducted to inform policy and strategic decision making, it will therefore involve working with and alongside policy colleagues.

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Job description

Develop mathematical or statistical models of infectious diseases to understand epidemiology and assess the impact of interventions Lead the identification, use and analysis of complex datasets and parameterisation of models by synthesising multiple evidence sources Develop mathematical/statistical methods to make better use of data to inform models Design modelling/statistical studies to address identified HCAI & AMR knowledge gaps Devise and lead projects leading to clinically relevant insights to directly inform policy Provide leadership and management for AMR & HCAI modelling and analytical projects: planning, developing, managing and coordinating to ensure delivery Contribute to the design and implementation of protocols for managing development of models and analysts, including quality assurance and version control Take responsibility for instigating and coordinating research with collaborators from other institutions, managing competing priorities/stakeholders Contribute to research grant applications for funding (from internal and external sources) where additional resources are required to implement the research programme Provide: management and supervision of staff (post-doctoral and PhD students) as required, scientific advice and supervision to Modelling and Evaluations Unit members, and to be responsible for the scientific development of staff Promote team compliance with security, confidentiality and release of information corporate policies Disseminate research through peer-reviewed scientific publication and presentation at (inter)national conferences and meetings Communicate with colleagues at all levels, often negotiating with internal and external colleagues

The post-holder will lead development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and healthcare associated infection (HCAI) models within multiple modelling and statistical research projects. The post holder will be expected to design, conduct and manage such projects, involving sophisticated analysis of epidemiological and healthcare data to further our knowledge of the epidemiology and control of AMR & HCAI in the short and long term. The models will be used to inform policy-making.


Emphasis will be placed on innovative research and methodological development required to gain insight from increasing availability of patient, clinical, surveillance and economic data, to identify and rigorously evaluate solutions in the field of AMR and HCAI. This post will require oversight and leadership of a number of high-profile AMR & HCAI projects to provide practical and clinically relevant insights to directly inform national policy.


The post requires significant project management skills necessary to lead multiple collaborative projects and is likely to involve line management as well as supervision of other modellers within the team.


The Modelling and Evaluations Unit sits within the AMR and HCAI Division, (in the Chief Medical Advisors 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.

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Person specification

Essential Criteria

Primary degree in science/maths/statistics AND PhD in relevant subject OR
Relevant Masters Degree with research experience
Extensive relevant research and significant mathematical modelling experience or knowledge and experience in advanced statistical analysis Experience in collating, managing and analysing large and complex data, from multiple sources and modelling applied to infectious diseases and evidence of ability in methodological development of models Strong skills in scientific programming (e.g. in Python, or R) Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects which require collaborating with a wide range of health professionals/dealing with multiple stakeholders and evidence of ability to successfully support / supervise junior staff / PhD students Publishing scientific papers reporting primary research (not literature reviews) relevant to this post Work with both with considerable initiative and independence and as a team member (in a multidisciplinary team) and demonstrate good interpersonal skills Communication of complex ideas and methods clearly and succinctly to a wide range of audiences with differing technical backgrounds Able to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and methodological rigour as appropriate including the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems Demonstrated capability to plan own work programme

Desirable Criteria

Detailed and current knowledge of a range of modelling methods and analytical techniques relevant to models of infectious disease transmission and control Experience in research grant writing and application to funding agencies ie. NIHR, BSAC, HIS etc.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 60,494, UK Health Security Agency contributes 17,525 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


You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 10 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

If longlisting is used, the pile 'meets all essential criteria' will proceed to shortlisting.


Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may complete an initial sift on the lead criteria of:

Extensive relevant research and significant mathematical modelling experience or knowledge and experience in advanced statistical analysis

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.



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 5 minute presentation- details will be sent to those candidates successful at securing an interview.


Interview dates to be confirmed.


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

Selection Process

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.

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 Core HQ in London (Canary Wharf). 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) based at our core HQ in London (Canary Wharf).


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).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.

Salary Information

Please note: 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.

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.

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: Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers

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 UKHSA Hub , Civil Service Careers



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

Security

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
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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 : Lisa Tweedie Email : lisa.tweedie@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


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