Scientific Database Analyst
Role Overview
The post is in the surveillance section of UKHSA’s AMR & HCAI Division, within Epidemic & Emerging Infections.
Its primary function is coordinating and developing collation and epidemiological analysis of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infection surveillance datasets.
The postholder works under the supervision of senior scientific staff.
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Role overview
The post is in the surveillance section of UKHSA’s AMR & HCAI Division, within Epidemic & Emerging Infections.
Its primary function is coordinating and developing collation and epidemiological analysis of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infection surveillance datasets.
The postholder works under the supervision of senior scientific staff.
Data and surveillance duties
- Extract, collate, validate, and analyse datasets to monitor trends, geographic distribution, and risk factors.
- Develop and implement standardised data collection and analysis protocols, resolve data-quality issues, and assess data quality and completeness.
- Ensure data are processed according to relevant policies and standard operating procedures.
- Develop and use project information and intelligence systems, including managing their development and productivity.
- Conduct complex quantitative and/or qualitative analyses and evaluate evidence from multiple sources to inform decisions.
Communication, research, and training
- Interpret and advise on complex epidemiological and statistical information for NHS, Department of Health, and other audiences.
- Present research and specialist information at meetings and conferences; contribute to policy reports and peer-reviewed publications.
- Undertake literature reviews, evaluative surveys, audits, and other research.
- Assist with teaching and training by preparing presentation materials and supporting AMR and HCAI lectures.
Skills and knowledge
- The role involves specialist analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative datasets and selection of appropriate analytical methods.
- The postholder must communicate complex information to colleagues across disciplines and external stakeholders.
- The postholder is expected to identify professional development needs and participate in relevant training, including mandatory training.
Location
- The post is based at the Scientific Campus, Colindale, London.
Contract and pay
- The role is permanent.
- The advertised salary is £37,749–£45,353 per annum, pro rata.
Working relationships and management
The postholder reports through the Principal or Senior Scientist coordinating the projects to the AMR & HCAI Division Section Leads.
The postholder may manage staff working on assigned work areas within the division.
The role involves regular relationships with UKHSA colleagues and internal and external partners, including the Department of Health and Social Care.
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