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The post holder will contribute to the development of enhanced surveillance systems of vaccine preventable diseases, surveillance of diphtheria, tetanus and varicella. It is important to elucidate their epidemiology, evaluate their public health impact, and develop and improve control strategies. In addition, the post holder will contribute to research studies of vaccine preventable diseases.

Location

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) offers hybrid working – this means that whilst the role will be based in our Colindale, London office, there will be opportunities to work from home. The number of days in the office will be agreed on an individual basis by your line manager, determined primarily by business need and in line with departmental policy.

• Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

Working Pattern –Full time, Hybrid Working

• Develop and maintain surveillance systems for vaccine preventable diseases.
• Manage and analyse surveillance data received into the department from a variety of sources which will require the co-ordination of regular follow-up of relevant reports for further epidemiological information and confirmation samples where necessary.
• Work closely with members of the team to assist in responding to ad hoc queries which require scientific input.
• Liaise with clinicians to obtain enhanced surveillance data and liaise with NHS and reference laboratories on laboratory data.
• Prepare routine surveillance reports for the Health Protection Report.
• Assist in the investigation and control of outbreaks.
• Undertake evaluation of surveillance systems.

At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.

Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.

Creating our working culture is an ongoing process which we are developing by listening and learning together, hearing and acting upon diverse voices and opinions to develop a common sense of identity and effective ways of working.

• Contribute and project manage specific research studies of vaccine preventable diseases.
• Analyse surveillance data and results of studies and write reports and papers for scientific journals.
• Contribute to writing of policy documents for the prevention and control of vaccine preventable diseases.
• Assist in the preparation of papers and reports to inform policy for the UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.
• Design presentations and present surveillance data and study results at in-house, national and international meetings/conferences and attend national and international conferences.
• Develop teaching material and teach on in-house courses and external courses.
• Represent Immunisation Department in weekly infections update meeting and develop/ maintain appropriate pages on UKHSA website.
• To support public health incident responses that the Immunisation and Vaccine-Preventable Disease division support or lead on, all members of the division who are EO grade and above are required to undertake the appropriate training for ‘task manager’ role, to be able to undertake the role of task manager as and when required

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.