Epidemiologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an Epidemiologist (Analyst Specialist) in the Health Protection Division in Public Health Wales NHS Trust.

The post holder will work in the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre based at Number 2 Capital Quarter, in central Cardiff, specialising in Blood borne viruses, sexual health, TB and inequalities.

The post holder will help develop surveillance systems, provide analytical support during outbreaks, respond to ad-hoc requests from stakeholders and work on service based research as required. Although the post holders will lead on the routine report production and development of their subject area, there will be the need to work across a number of infectious disease subject areas and programmes of work as required.

For this position, the successful candidate must have a relevant honours degree in a scientific or numerate subject, or equivalent relevant experience. They should also have demonstrable experience of public health work and expertise in carrying our advanced analysis of complex data sets. We are looking for a team player with an enthusiasm for epidemiology and surveillance development, with excellent communication skills, who can demonstrate a flexible approach in order to meet the needs of the team

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The new post holder will provide analytical support to the development and maintenance of public health surveillance schemes in the CDSC. This will include developing analysis plans and advising on efficient analysis of large datasets, as required. Support may be across any of the CDSC areas of expertise as required, including:

Blood Borne Viruses, Sexual Health and Tuberculosis

Healthcare Associated Infection, Antimicrobial Resistance and Prescribing Programme (HARP)

Gastrointestinal Infections and Zoonoses

Vaccine Preventable Disease and Respiratory Infection, and;

Field Epidemiology and Genomics

Cross-cutting groups include statistics, data science and genomics; settings-based surveillance; and environmental surveillance.

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

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/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Harker Job title: Senior Epidemiological Scientist Email address: [email protected]