Epidemiology and Information Systems Specialist

1 month ago


Birmingham, United States UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

The Epidemiology and Information Systems Specialist works closely with UKHSA and NHS colleagues to support data capture, data quality and data management. Working within the Field Service Midlands team, the postholder will act as the team�s primary liaison with laboratories across the Midlands to secure the reporting of timely and high quality infectious disease test data to UKHSA�s Second Generation Surveillance System (SGSS).

Through the application of specialist skills, the post holder will undertake complex tasks with regards to database development and management, using modern tools and methodologies.�
The role will involve supporting outbreaks and epidemiological investigations through the creation and administration of outbreak databases and through providing advice and expertise on data sources and capture.�
The post holder will contribute to UKHSA�s surveillance work by supporting the implementation of new, and the improvement of existing, surveillance systems. �
The post holder will support users through providing ongoing support and training and will also be required to contribute to a robust quality assurance programme.�

The post also supports response to incidents and outbreaks of infectious diseases and works on the analysis, visualisation and communication of data.

Key systems for this include the SGSS web application, SQL Server and Power BI.

Liaison with laboratories, as well as with other internal and external stakeholders, is an important feature of this role.

The main duties and responsibilities for the role are displayed below

Job description

Specific duties of the role may vary depending on the site and teams/functions.

Outbreak support and epidemiological investigation
1. � �Advise on data availability and capture during outbreaks and create and administer outbreak databases

Surveillance�
2. � �Support the development and operational testing of, and implement, new surveillance systems and provide ongoing support and training as required
3. � �Maintain and improve existing surveillance databases, validating the quality of surveillance data including the development and use of automated routines and through audit
4. � �Produce and update Standard Operating Procedures

Research
5. � �Develop and maintain study databases including advising on data linkage, storage and design

Software skills
6. � �Develop solutions and apply specialist skills using common database/mapping/web tools such as ArcGIS, SQL, SharePoint etc.�
7. � �Undertake more complex analytical tasks using common software packages to support data extractions, analysis and validation, including programming and using web-based technologies

Communication
8. � �Present internally or to local partners on lead area / specialty

Teaching
9. � �Teach colleagues on surveillance systems and database management

Quality and Governance
10. � �Ensure that data transfer, extraction and storage of data are appropriate and secure
11. � �Identify data quality issues and implement data validation and correction solutions based on guidance from senior staff and policy
12. � �Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery procedures are in place for databases and systems

Workforce/HR
13. � �Be responsible for managing own workload, including developing objectives and reviewing progress against these, leading and motivating team members and effectively appraising and managing performance for staff line managed

Project management
14. � �Contribute to and ensure the delivery of project outcomes such as the implementation of new systems and processes

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
� � �The post holder will identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with their line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events
� � �To participate in all mandatory training as required, safeguarding, fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.�

OTHER DUTIES
� � �The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Division.
� � �The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation

For more information on the Job description and main duties please see the attached JD

Person specification

Essential criteria

� � �Educated to degree level in public health or information science/systems or equivalent experience.

� � �Higher qualification in in information science / systems or equivalent experience

� � �Knowledge and experience of data sources, data capture mechanisms, data linkage, data validation and quality assurance through audit

� � �Experience in creating, supporting and maintaining systems and databases

� � �Proficient in a common database/mapping/web tools such as SQL, GIS, SharePoint etc. including experience of developing solutions

� � �Experience of contributing to and ensuring the successful delivery of project relating to information systems

� � �Understand information governance including data protection and confidentiality requirements

� � �Excellent oral and written communication skills.

� � �Able to maintain effective relationships with co-workers and key stakeholders and work in a multidisciplinary team

� � �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

� � �Experience in the production of Standard Operating Procedures
� � �Experience in the operational testing, development and implementation of new systems
� � �Experience of appraising staff and managing performance
� � �Skills to undertake more complex analytical tasks using common software packages to support data extractions, analysis and validation, including programming

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �30,473, UK Health Security Agency contributes �8,227 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

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