Senior Scientist (Epidemiology) in Colindale inColindale PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
AntiMicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections (AMR & HCAI) DivisionThe mission of the division is to protect people from healthcare-associated and antimicrobial resistant infections, through world-leading public health microbiology, outbreak response, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, modelling, research and interventions.The AMR & HCAI Division is the national centre for surveillance of AMR & HCAI in England. The Division is multidisciplinary including epidemiologists/public health specialists, analysts, microbiologists, data managers, statisticians, IT specialists and administrative staff. The Division is responsible for a range of national surveillance programmes that collect epidemiological data on a number of HCAIs and invasive bacterial infections, as well as monitoring antimicrobial usage and resistance.This post within the Surveillance and Epidemiology Section of the AMR & HCAI Division provides epidemiological and data management support across a number of areas. There are a number of areas of focus within the Surveillance and Epidemiology Section of the Division, including but not limited to:Surgical Site Infection Surveillance (SSI)Streptococcal InfectionsAntimicrobial Resistance and Prescribing (AMRP)Mandatory Surveillance of Bloodstream Infections including Gram negative infections and Clostridium difficileInfections in Critical Care Units (ICCU)

Main duties of the job
The post holder will:lead and contribute to enhanced surveillance systems and research studies of Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance and Prescribing, and lead and support the data collection and validation, and production of routine surveillance intelligence in these areas.analyse and interpret surveillance data and develop automated routines and solutions as well as overseeing and responding to more complex or sensitive data requests. This will be through their application of, and expertise in, analytical, statistical, database, mapping and web tools, underpinned by knowledge of information and data science approaches.contribute to public health scientific analyses and writing reports on specific projects, regular and ad hoc publications and peer reviewed publications.carry out the epidemiological investigation of incidents and outbreaks of infectious diseases, supporting others across the division, local Health Protection Teams and in collaboration with other partners.Contributions to the work and professional development of other staff in the team are also expected, and this may extend to Health Protection colleagues to improve services and information quality. Liaison with colleagues across the Directorate, wider UKHSA and NHS colleagues at regional/local level will also be required.

About us
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.Please visit our careers site for more information https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsBljBDJkT

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Date posted
11 November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£46,310 to £52,113 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number
919-LT-305EXT

Job location
sScientific CampusColindaleNW9 5EQ

Job description

Job responsibilities
Surveillance and Data Analysis1. Identify surveillance needs within given lead areas, create surveillance system specifications, conduct complex statistical analyses and interpret surveillance data, making appropriate recommendations, develop automated routines and solutions and supervise / assure on the preparation, quality and delivery of routine and ad hoc surveillance reports.2. Develop and utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action, including outbreak and incident response, across disciplines and organisations, and lead collation and interpretation of relevant data to develop the most appropriate analyses from a range of sources.3. Respond to complex or sensitive data requests including Parliamentary Questions.Enhanced surveillance and Epidemiological Investigations4. Where appropriate, lead and manage the technical and analytical (including data management) aspects of enhanced surveillance within the HCAI, Fungal, AMR, AMU & Sepsis Division, e.g. write protocol of analytical studies, contribute to the data collection, develop questionnaires and train interviewers.5. Analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data and research evidence from a range of sources to make recommendations and inform decision making which may have long term impacts;Statistical and software skills6. Apply a range of common statistical tests and algorithms and translate statistical processes into automated solutions where appropriate7. Use common statistical/database/mapping/web tools such as Stata, R, ArcGIS, Access, SQL and SharePoint in routine reports, surveillance activities and the development of solutions and undertake complex analytical and programming tasks using common and specialist software packages to support data extractions, analysis and validationAudit, Quality and Governance8. Advise on quality and governance issues including information security for all aspects of surveillance work, evaluating existing systems, and use to improve standards and consistency across the team.9. Contribute to the HCAI, Fungal, AMR, AMU & Sepsis Division quality programme such as through audit and be responsible for the quality of data collected, stored and extracted and transferred.Research10. Project manage research studies, analysing datasets with appropriate methodology to answer research questions, supported by the systematic review of literature and with knowledge of how to develop a grant proposal, and apply for ethical approval.11. Present at scientific conferences, programme area meetings and other for a and publish and present scientific papers on public health surveillance, respiratory viruses and infectious disease control in collaboration with health, public health, academic and other partners.Management / workforce / HR12. Effectively manage others and yourself: lead, supervise and motivate team members; effectively appraise, manage performance, and

Address
HR/disciplinary issues for staff line managed; be recruiting manager for posts, update

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s, be responsible for managing own workload, including developing objectives and reviewing progress against these.Teaching / Training13. Contribute to teaching/training programmes and activities (including to the development of teaching material and courses) on surveillance, epidemiology information science, data management, information governance and quality and support ongoing training activities within the team and Division.Strategic thinking14. Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and partners, actively engage in meetings with internal and external colleagues, identify potential problems and seek to resolve and undertake a lead role for a specific topic or function area, as requested by the Section Lead/Lead Epidemiologist.Project management15. Coordinate and lead projects such as the implementation of new systems and processes.Essential Criteria:MSc (or equivalent qualification) in Epidemiology, public health or allied scientific discipline or equivalent level of

Experience
working on analysis of public health dataCompletion of the Field Epidemiology Training Programme or equivalent training and

Experience
Knowledge of principles and practice of surveillance, including data management, data transmission, data security, data quality, data analysis including descriptive statistics and graphics and data reporting

Experience
of interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data, sensitive health data analysesDemonstrable

Experience
of public health, health protection or epidemiology including

Experience
of complex and/or sensitive health data analyses

Experience
of using epidemiological and statistical software packagesKnowledge of health and social care environment, and roles and responsibilities within it including information flows in the NHS and allied services

Experience
of using epidemiological and statistical software methods and packagesUnderstand of information governance including data protection and confidentiality requirementsExcellent oral and written communication skills with proven presentation and scientific report writing skillsProficient in common statistical/database/mapping tools such as STATA, R, GIS, network analysis, SQL, etc.Able to build and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and key stakeholdersAble to work under own initiative, respond to sudden unexpected demands whilst maintaining a professional calm and efficient mannerDesirable Criteria:

Experience
of teaching epidemiology and/or surveillance

Experience
of research activities with one or more first author publications in peer reviewed journalsTraining in research methods, infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance and/or public healthSelection Process

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:This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework.Stage 1: Application & SiftCompetency-basedYou will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 13 essential criteria, in the form of a:Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)750 word supporting statement.This should outline how your skills,

Experience
, and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together.Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:Meets all essential criteriaMeets some essential criteriaMeets no essential criteriaThe pile meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may complete an initial sift on the lead criteria of:MSc (or equivalent qualification) in Epidemiology, public health or allied scientific discipline or equivalent level of

Experience
working on analysis of public health dataProficient in common statistical/database/mapping tools such as STATA, R, GIS, network analysis, SQL, etcDesirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates.If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.Feedback will not be provided at this stage.Stage 2: InterviewYou will be invited to a single remote interview.Knowledge,

Experience
, skills & abilities will be tested at interviewThere will be an R or stata Technical Test-

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will be shared with those candidates invited to interview.Interview dates to be confirmed.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Selection ProcessPlease note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.Eligibility CriteriaExternal:Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).LocationThis role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Colindale. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your

Contract
ual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) based at our Scientific Campus in Colindale.Security Clearance Level RequirementSuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.If based at one of our scientific campuses, you will be required to have a minimum of a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum.For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Salary
InformationPlease note: If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting

Salary
principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher

Salary
. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

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Person Specification
Application form and supporting statementEssentialApplication form and supporting statementEssential CriteriaEssentialQuestions on knowledge,

Experience
, skills and abilities.Technical TestEssentialR/Stata test

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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