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Location
About the job
EO £27690-32,203
Location: 61 Colindale Avenue, London,
NW9 5EQ
Permanent Contract
Working as part of the HCAI & AMR Service based in UKHSA Colindale, NW London. They will carry out data collation and validation and also database management duties associated with the HCAI & AMR Service.
The post-holder will be required to ensure the timely collection of data from external data providers; be involved in data cleaning and manipulation; support the timely production of reports and internal and external requests for information; carry out general information and data analysis tasks within the HCAI & AMR Service; and carry out administrative tasks such as meeting planning and minute taking.
Location
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) offers hybrid working – this means that whilst the role will be based in Colindale, there will be opportunities for an element of working from home. UKHSA have office locations across the UK.
The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business needs and in line with departmental policy.
*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, Hybrid Working,
Responsibilities section:
As the Information Officer your main responsibilities will include:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
1.Data collection and management
Maintenance and development of databases
Monitor data submissions to ensure data archive is complete.
Process data submissions and ensure all data errors are processed in a timely manner.
Maintain and improve data quality through validation and reconciliation.
Collation and summary of data using standard software packages
Assist with the analysis of scientific data using standard information, statistical software packages and Standard Operating Procedures.
Assist with the production of regular epidemiological outputs for UKHSA.
Create, follow and regularly review Standard Operating Procedures
Respond to information requests and provide ad hoc data reports as and when required.
Be aware of, and put into practice, all policies and procedures to maintain confidentiality of patient information. To ensure data confidentiality and security in compliance with UKHSA policies, the Data Protection Act, and other statutory requirements and principles in the handling, secure storage and dissemination of data
Collaborate with other parts of UKHSA to support system wide audits across a range of public health programmes through data extraction and basic analysis
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.
Essential Criteria:
We are looking for an exceptional Information Officer
Please ensure that your statement of suitability contains no personal identifiers e.g. name in either the file name or content of the document.
It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1000 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:
Essential
Desirable
Working for the UKHSA
For more information on the UKHSA please visit: UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Benefits
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
Benefits
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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 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 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 as well a short test.
For further information on the selection process, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on 17th April 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.
Shortlist: 21st April 2023
Interviews: TBC
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)
Nationality requirements
Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.
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/
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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