Epidemiologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£46,310 to £52,113 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London Canary Wharf, E14 4PU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Post Holder will: Manage existing national surveillance systems and co-ordinate the development of new surveillance systems for gastrointestinal pathogens and to supervise and advise junior scientific and administrative staff in the maintenance and development of integrated or enhanced surveillance datasets. Conduct complex statistical analyses of data on gastrointestinal pathogens drawn from a variety of surveillance sources in response to enquiries from external stakeholders (e.g. other Government departments and agencies such as Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), Food Standards Agency (FSA), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) etc), international agencies, public health practitioners, academics and members of the public as well as internal UKHSA stakeholders. Apply a broad range of statistical methods, translating analytical processes into automated, reproducible solutions where appropriate, alongside use of statistical, database, mapping and web tools such as STATA, R, ArcGIS, SQL and SharePoint in routine surveillance and reporting, and undertake complex analytical, programming and data validation tasks to support data extraction and system development Advise and support scientific and administrative staff in conducting routine analyses of surveillance datasets for standardised outputs and ad hoc enquiries. Supervise junior scientific colleagues and the administrative team in the production of standard GI pathogen surveillance and outbreak reports and publications. Coordinate the activities of scientists in partner institutes involved in collaborative surveillance and/or research programmes. Provide technical advice and assistance on the design, maintenance, analysis and interpretation of surveillance database outputs. Assist in the design and development of new surveillance and data management systems in response to developments in the application of microbiological typing methods including contributing to the drafting of Standard Operating Procedures. Write or contribute to the drafting of scientific papers for publication in peer reviewed journals and detailed reports for UKHSA or Government departments. Conduct complex statistical analyses of data on gastrointestinal pathogens drawn from a variety of surveillance sources to inform decision-making and in response to enquiries from other Government agencies (DHSC, FSA, DEFRA), international agencies, public health practitioners, academics and internal UKHSA stakeholders. Collating and interpreting epidemiological and microbiological data drawn from a variety of sources. Writing Briefing Notes (BNs) and Situation Reports (SitReps). Present epidemiological findings at national and international meetings and conferences. Update the gastrointestinal infections webpages with data and associated information. Manage the technical and analytical aspects of outbreak investigations, under the supervision of the Lead Epidemiologist/Consultant Epidemiologist. Other responsibilities The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by GIFSOH Division. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. Professional Development Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training/development needs with your line manager through appraisal/individual development plan. Attend internal/external training events Essential Criteria: MSc or equivalent experience in Public Health, Epidemiology, or an allied subject (e.g. environmental health, infectious disease, global health). Experience of postgraduate work/study in public health, epidemiology or an allied subject(e.g. environmental health, infectious disease, global health). Knowledge of principles and practice of surveillance, including data management, data validation, data transmission, data security, data quality, data analysis including descriptive statistics and graphics and data reporting. Significant experience of analysing, interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data, using databases, statistical and graphics packages to an advanced level (e.g. R skills). Demonstrable experience of outbreak investigation. Demonstrable experience of writing scientific papers and/or reports. Ability to create and give presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders and an ability to liaise with a range of health professionals and scientific industry specialists. Desirable Criteria: Thorough understanding of recent advances in the epidemiology and microbiology of infectious intestinal disease and presenting scientific papers at national and international conferences. Experience of research activities with one or more first author publications in peer reviewed journal. Selection Process Details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications,knowledgeand experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000 word supporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. 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 beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1000, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. We will not consider any words over1000words. Longlisting:In the event ofa large number ofapplications,we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile(s) Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting. Shortlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplications we will conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of: MSc or equivalent experience in Public Health, Epidemiology, or an allied subject Experience of postgraduate work/study in public health, epidemiology or an allied subject. Demonstrable experience of outbreak investigationIf you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview Competency Based You will be invited to a single face to faceinterview at our site in Colindale In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview. Interview dates are yet 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. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our core HQ in London Canary Wharf.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 workinghours (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 Basic Personnel Security Standard. Eligibility Criteria This vacancy is open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service as well as internal applicants 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. Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location. Senior Executive Officer (SEO) £46,310- £52,113 (Inner London)

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