Consultant Epidemiologist - Emerging Infections


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£94,356 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E14 5EA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Surveillance and Prevention Monitoring Lead collation and interpretation of relevant data to develop the most appropriate analyses from a range of sources, including highly complex epidemiological, microbiological and statistical information about the health of domestic and international populations. Analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research evidence to make recommendations and inform decision making which may have long-term impacts. Enhance UKHSA's rapid risk assessment capability for emerging infectious disease threats. Provide epidemiological leadership for the further development and operationalisation of EOIS. Support and develop teams responsible for the specialist and complex analyses of quantitative and/or qualitative datasets. Outbreak support and Epidemiological Investigations Lead multidisciplinary Incident Management teams and contribute to a range of national and international outbreak responses. Lead on the technical and analytical aspects of epidemiological outbreak investigations including advising on study design, writing protocols for analytical studies, questionnaire development and study database development, and preparing outbreak reports in collaboration with UKHS field epidemiology services, and other data and analytics teams as necessary. Supporting responses to outbreaks and incidents with implications for public health in the UK through provision of evidence-based advice and guidance on emerging infections Leadership and Management Lead preparedness activities relating to emerging infections, zoonoses and high consequence infectious diseases, including public health advice and guidance and epidemic intelligence. Lead the development, standardisation and continuous improvement of rapid risk assessment methodologies for emerging infectious disease threats, ensuring outputs support timely decision-making across UKHSA and Government. Provide senior oversight of national and international rapid risk assessments for novel, emerging, zoonotic and high consequence pathogens. Strengthen strategic collaboration between the Emerging Infections and Zoonoses team and the Chief Data Officer Group. Liaison with other government departments and organisations working on emerging infections, including NHS England, the High consequence Infectious Diseases network, FCDO, MOD, and the devolved administrations. Expert support to scientific advisory committees as required, including the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens. Ensure secretariat support to HAIRS. Research and Development Oversight of the production of peer reviewed publications on emerging infections topics. Proactively engage with academic and international partners to develop the research evidence base required to support the control of communicable disease in these specialist areas, both initiating and collaborating with research as appropriate and linking with relevant academic institutions. Teaching and Training Deliver teaching for a variety of individuals, institutions and stakeholders as required regarding emerging infections and zoonoses. Providing project supervision for Speciality Registrars, trainees on the Field Epidemiology Trainee Programme, Clinical fellows and other trainees on attachment at Colindale. Contribute to competency development and assessment in health protection for the health protection workforce. Other duties Contribute to the provision of appropriate rotas, which may include the epidemic and emerging infections duty consultant rota, the international health regulations rota, or other clinical or incident response rotas dependent on specialist experience and CMA group needs. The postholder may, with their agreement (which should not reasonably be withheld), be required: to undertake other duties as required, which fall within the grading of this post, to meet the needs of TARZET. to deputise and cover as necessary for colleagues during annual leave, study leave and other absences. Professional Development Identify, discuss, and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal and personal development plans. Attending internal external training events in line with professional development needs and in relation to the role. Participate in all mandatory training as required by the organisation. Management Arrangements A detailed job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the line manager which will be reviewed annually. The job plan and the job description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder in the light of the needs of the employing organisation and the development of the speciality of public health and any wider developments in the field of public health. The Consultant will: Be expected to take on the line management of some staff. Where line management responsibilities are agreed, this will include recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary and grievance responsibilities. Manage budgets as agreed with the Deputy Director and/ or head of team. Be a visible, positive leader and role model and demonstrating high professional standards. Actively identify, lead and contribute to quality improvement and governance initiatives in line with strategic direction of the Unit. Contribute to proactive and responsive media issues. Proactively contribute to wider organisational development. Be prepared to take on wider national roles and represent the UKHSA in discussions with government departments, agencies and professional groups as appropriate to individual expertise and experience and when requested by the Deputy Director TARZET. Will be expected to contribute to the UKHSA response during incidents in line with UKHSAs Emergency Planning Resilience and Response (EPRR) arrangements. Supervise Specialty Registrars in Public Health or other specialties. Please refer to the Job Description for a more comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the CivilService (including internal applicants). Stage 1: Application & Sift This vacancy is using Competency At sift stage you will be assessed against the Essential Criteria listed in the job advert. You will be required to complete an: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) Up to 1500 word Statement of SuitabilityThis should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible) Your statement of suitability must be no more than 1500 words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications, only those who meet all essential criteria will progress. In the event of a large volume of applications, desirable criteria will be used. Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (competency based) You will be invited to a remote interview. This vacancy is being assessed competency against the essential and desirable criteria. During the interview we will assess against the below: Knowledge Experience Skills and Abilities You will be asked to prepare and present a 5-10 minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our core HQ in South Colonnade. 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 contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month)working at our office. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport links and benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Baseline Personnel Security Standard.Salary Information 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. The successful candidate will be appointed to the point of the Consultant salary scale appropriate to their years of seniority. AfC Band 8d (UKPHR) £94,356 - £108,814 (plus HCAS - 20% basic salary to a maximum £8,746)Consultant (GMC) £113,565 - £150,569 (plus £2,162 London Weighting)Per annum, pro rata

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