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INTRODUCTION
At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.
Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.
Creating our working culture is an ongoing process which we are developing by listening and learning together, hearing and acting upon diverse voices and opinions to develop a common sense of identity and effective ways of working.
Border Health Unit
The Border Health Unit is a small central Unit based at Heathrow Airport, with responsibility for border health. It comprised of managerial staff, Consultants in Communicable Disease Control (CCDC), clinical staff and clerical supporting staff.
It is responsible for leading on health hazards at ports, seaports and ground crossings. Primarily, it provides expert advice and guidance by developing operational protocols, advising Government Departments and other stakeholders and supporting local Health protection Teams. It also provides Quality Assurance to the UK’s Pre-departure migrant TB Screening Programme.
Location
This role will be based in Health Control Unit, Heathrow Airport.
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).
Some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Job description
About Us
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 Summary
The post-holder will have responsibility for overseeing the operation of the Quality Assurance Service for the UK Pre-departure Migrant TB Screening IT system, for the collection, collation and analysis of data from the system and report writing. Also, other wider UK Border Health and Quality Improvement programmes which are present and may be developed in the future, post holder will be working with such database systems.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the guidance of the Border Health CCDC leading on the Quality Assurance service for the UK Pre-entry Migrant TB Screening Programme manage the day-to-day operation of the Programme and IT system to ensure the timely collection of data from the overseas clinics.
- Collect and collate the data for accuracy and completeness and ensuring at all times UKHSA data management policies and GDPR/Caldicott guidance are followed. Post holder will make use of the latest technologies, methods and trends for collecting and analysing Border Health data.
- Analyse the data for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each clinic on a routine basis and ad hoc as required to support clinic inspection visits.
- Post holder will be contributing to wider border health surveillance activities, assuring data quality, undertaking complex data analyses and seeking to improve and enhance databases and systems.
- The post holder will also provide routine surveillance reports, that include basic descriptive analyses and interpretation, and exceedance reporting.
- Technical skills in the use of statistical / database / mapping / web tools such as SQL, SharePoint, Stata, R and ArcGIS and Minitab are desired. Post holder should be adept in using basic statistical packages and interrogating and interpreting large databases.
- For this position we are seeking candidates with some experience in epidemiology and surveillance and managing large databases.
- Post holder is required to work collaboratively with Border Health colleagues of the three other nations in the UK and may be required to produce joint data and technical reports.
- Post holder will be required to update database management, analytical and report writing skills and will be supported to update their CPD as per UKHSA policies.
- Post holder will be required to work collaboratively in managing Border health systems with number of stakeholders like Home Office, DHSC, DfT, FCDO, Airports, Seaports and Border Health team of other countries and UKHSA Field and Epidemiology services and Science directorate and Knowledge and Information management and HPT teams
- Any other duties as specified by the CCDC or Head of Border Health.
Person specification
It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1,500 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:
Essential Criteria:
- BSc 2.1 or above in data science or computing science or computing
- Experience of managing and analysing large data sets
- Experience with statistical and graphics software programmes.
- Experience of writing reports and communicating analytical/statistical matters to non-analytical/statistical professionals.
- Ability to demonstrate high degree of literacy, numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Ability to accurately analyse, interpret and present quantitative data
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, working to instruction and independently, and to use initiative
- Ability to demonstrate capabilities to manage own workload, make informed decisions in the absence of required information, work under pressure to tight and often changing timescales to meet deadlines
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
Desirable criteria
- MSc in data science or epidemiology
- Scientific/public health/research work
- Knowledge of data security and confidentiality issues
Benefits
Working for the UKHSA
For more information on the UKHSA please visit: UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Benefits
- 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 average employer contribution of 27%
- Range of health and wellbeing support
Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices , 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More , Help with Costs , GOV.UK
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Selection process details
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form and a statement of suitability. Your statement of suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, against the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section). Your statement of suitability must not exceed 1,500 words.
You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria – please do provide evidence of how you meet this.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.
STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW
This competition will involve an interview via Teams.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Strategic cluster – setting direction:
People cluster – engaging people:
Performance cluster – delivering results:
1. Changing and improving
1. Leading and communicating
2. Collaborating and partnering
3. Building capability for all
1. Delivering at Pace
There might be a presentation you need to complete as part of your interview, information will be shared with you before your interview.
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on 01/04/2023 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Interviews: TBC
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
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. People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks.
For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
Please Note
This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C’s are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/
Are you already a civil servant, or employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body? Please state home department on your application form.
Do you meet the nationality requirements for this post? https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/
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: Complaints1@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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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) (opens in a new window)
- 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
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