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Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, innovative, collaborative, and dynamic individual to join a team of analytical specialists in the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC) to provide a proactive and responsive service.

The post-holder will be a key member of scientific staff within the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC), which is based within the Public Health Wales Health Protection Division. They will work closely with senior scientists, senior epidemiologists and other Health Protection teams, to develop new surveillance systems, expand on existing ones and provide analytical support during outbreak and major event situations. The post-holder will take a lead on discrete projects and reports and help ensure that analytical and reporting deadlines are met.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be based within the BBV, STI, TB and Inequalities team. The post-holder will:

• Work closely with the senior scientists and consultant epidemiologists to set up new surveillance schemes and expand or develop existing surveillance schemes to reflect changes in service delivery, data capture methods and priorities.
• Oversee production, assist in preparation and quality assurance of existing routine surveillance reports as required.
• Provide, under supervision, responses to ad-hoc queries from other public organisations, the Welsh Government, the press and members of the public, as required. Provide, under supervision, responses to urgent queries from within the Health Protection Division and Welsh Government.
• Prepare material for publication on the Public Health Wales website, assist in quality assurance of surveillance information presented on the website and investigate new ways of presenting data to various audiences.
• Provide support to the field investigation of hospital and community based outbreaks and contribute to the work of the Public Health Wales Health Protection Division in relation to surveillance capacity in responding to communicable disease and environmental public health.
• Contribute to CDSC’s programme of applied epidemiological research as required.

Working for our organisation

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.