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This post is within the Healthcare Associated Infection, Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilisation & Sepsis Division (Clinical & Public Health 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 interventions..
This role will support a two year Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) project focused on creating a Digital Health Hub for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This project aims to harness innovative digital technologies to ultimately transform antimicrobial one-health surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship, recognising the interconnectedness of AMR between humans, animals and the environment. The hub will serve as a nucleus, catalysing partnerships between researchers (engineering, physical, life scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, social scientists & environmental scientists) and potential service users, including NHS clinical and public health professionals across primary, secondary, and social care settings, animal health, environmental agencies, the public, patient groups, charities, industry, and policymakers. Our aim is to increase knowledge and skills sharing, creating a space for new research ideas and the co-creation of innovative digital solutions.
We are seeking an individual with a working understanding of antimicrobial resistance or healthcare-associated infections and associated epidemiology. The successful candidate will need good data analysis skills, preferably knowledge of artificial intelligence based methods. The candidate will be expected to prepare and deliver training to multidisciplinary teams.
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This role is based in the UKHSA Colindale office, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ
The UK Health Security Agency (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) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site. For certain roles, 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 from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*
Working Pattern – Full Time, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working.
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As a Senior Information Manageryour main responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage the technical and analytical aspects of data collection and management
- Provide expert technical advice on the design, analysis and interpretation of databases and data
- Lead evaluations on information systems and act on results more widely
- Responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining a high-level information management service to meet project needs
- Be responsible for the quality of data collected, stored and extracted and contribute to the wider quality assurance work of the project and Division.
- Manage and supervise information staff in the development of outputs and statistical analysis.
- Manage delivery of agreed work programmes including timely reporting to stakeholders
- Support the Consultant Epidemiologist in the development of information system specifications
- Advise on all aspects of information governance including information security and contribute to the development of new policy and protocols
- Identify new areas for audit, produce recommendations and evaluate
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Please review the job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 500 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description, you must review this to produce your statement of suitability):
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- Degree level education in a relevant topic area
- Relevant post graduate qualification(s) or equivalent experience
- Substantial experience of information and data management including knowledge and understanding of information governance issues in relation to data collection, storage and sharing and research
- Experience of providing customer focused information services
- Experience in all aspects if the design, development, implementation and maintenance of systems
- Experience of effective line management
- Experience of overseeing and ensuring the successful delivery of projects relating to information systems and management
- Experience in the operational testing, development and implementation of new information systems
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data including application of a range of common statistical tests and algorithms including time trend analysis and an understanding of exceedance
- Ability and skills to develop automated routines and solutions as required and to oversee and respond to more complex or sensitive data requests
Desirable
- Experience of identifying needs or gaps in data or information
- Knowledge and experience of the NHS Information Governance Toolkit, The Data Protection Act and Caldicott and data protection and confidentiality requirements
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%
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Selection process details
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the full list of essential criteria as detailed in the attached job description – 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 post will involve an interview by video.
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. Candidates will also be asked to participate in a session where they will be required to prepare and deliver a 5/10-minute presentation to the panel. This will be followed by a question-and-answer segment. The presentation will be designed to assess each candidate’s experience in line with the requirements of the role. Full details will be provided prior to the interview.
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on 18th March 2024 – 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.
Shortlist: w/c 25th March 2024
Interviews: TBC
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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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