Scientific Database Analyst
Role Overview
The post is in the AMR and HCAI Division surveillance section within Epidemic and Emerging Infections.
Coordinate and develop collation and epidemiological analysis of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infection surveillance datasets.
Extract, collate and validate data; analyse trends, geographic distribution and risk factors under the supervision of senior scientific staff.
Contribute to surveillance and policy reports and peer-reviewed publications.
Develop standardised data collection and analysis protocols, identify data quality issues and support resolution.
Ensure data are processed according to relevant policies and standard operating procedures, with regular checks of quality and completeness.
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Role summary
The post is in the AMR and HCAI Division surveillance section within Epidemic and Emerging Infections.
Coordinate and develop collation and epidemiological analysis of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infection surveillance datasets.
Extract, collate and validate data; analyse trends, geographic distribution and risk factors under the supervision of senior scientific staff.
Contribute to surveillance and policy reports and peer-reviewed publications.
Develop standardised data collection and analysis protocols, identify data quality issues and support resolution.
Ensure data are processed according to relevant policies and standard operating procedures, with regular checks of quality and completeness.
Main duties
- Develop and use project information and intelligence systems that support public health action.
- Manage development and productivity of project systems, including project management.
- Conduct complex quantitative and/or qualitative analyses, selecting appropriate solutions.
- Analyse and evaluate datasets and research evidence from multiple sources to inform decisions.
- Interpret and advise on complex epidemiological and statistical information about population health.
- Communicate specialist findings to multidisciplinary colleagues and present at meetings and conferences.
- Write or contribute to local and national policy reports and peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Undertake literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research.
- Prepare presentation materials and assist with AMR and HCAI lectures and training courses.
- Manage staff working on divisional work areas if required.
Working requirements
- Follow relevant policies and standard operating procedures for data collection and processing.
- Assess data quality and completeness, identify issues and facilitate their resolution.
- Communicate complex epidemiological and statistical information effectively and diplomatically.
- Discuss and address professional development needs with the line manager; attend relevant training.
- Participate in mandatory training, including fire safety and information governance.
Working relationships
Reports to Section Leads through the Principal or Senior Scientist coordinating projects.
Works with UKHSA staff involved in the AMR and HCAI Division and a range of internal and external clinical and non-clinical contacts.
External relationships include the Department of Health and Social Care and AMR and HCAI leads in devolved administrations.
Salary and contract
- Salary is £37,749–£45,353 per annum, pro rata.
- The post is permanent and offers a Civil Service Pension with a stated employer contribution of 28.97%.
Working pattern
- Full-time, part-time, job-share and flexible working patterns are listed.
Location
- Scientific Campus, Colindale, London.
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