About the job

Job summary

This is an exciting role for a Data Quality and Information Officer in UKHSA. As a Data Quality and Information Officer, you will be responsible for conducting checks for data quality, assisting in managing data cleaning processes and basic analysis of extracted datasets used for the generation of official data and published reports – using reproducible code and processes.

The postholder will also support and contribute to the development of quality assurance systems including data management systems for pre-entry and post entry screening for tuberculosis and contribution to the delivery of quality assurance for the pre-entry screening programme.

Location:

The role will be based at Colindale, London – 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ but can also be worked from the UKHA office in Canary Wharf, E14 4PU.

*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, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working. Part time and Job share may be considered.

Job description

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:

• To evaluate generated datasets for sources of potential errors and conduct checks of data completeness, accuracy, and integrity.
• Contribute to the development of data quality processes and the systematic documentation of all data-related processes, including data protection & confidentiality.
• Generate and update data tables, graphs and presentation slides forming part of the TB unit’s routine TB surveillance activities and published outputs including contributing to drafting of scientific
• Conduct basic statistical analyses of data as requested and supervised by the Senior Scientist or Principal Epidemiologist.
• Support the TB units Data management team in the development and linkage of databases used for the monitoring of pre-entry TB screening for prospective migrants and latent TB infection (LTBI) screening of new-entrants.
• Support collaborative work with international stakeholders, the Home Office, national, regional and local staff regarding data collection and reporting of data collected as part of pre-entry TB screening and LTBI screening.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade, as specified by Senior Scientist, Consultant Epidemiologists or Director of
• 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 your line manager.
• The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the division and UKHSA.
• It should be noted that the work is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised

Please review the full JD for the full list of responsibilities.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 750 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description):

Essential

• Degree in a science subject
• Experience of data collection, analysis, and presentation
• Experience of writing and preparing reports
• High level experience working with Microsoft Word & Excel
• Basic statistical analysis using appropriate software (e.g., Stata or R)
• A high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, time management and task prioritisation.

Desirable

• Experience using data visualisation tools advantageous.
• Experience of using MS Access, SQL/MySQL to write queries and conduct data linkage.
• Good all-round knowledge of Infectious diseases, in particular TB
• Experience of working with the NHS, Public Health or the Office of National Statistics

Please review the full JD for the full criteria.

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

Selection process details

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: 

You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the full list of essential criteria as detailed in the attached job description – please do provide evidence of how you meet this. 

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW 

This stage will involve an interview by video. 

As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. 

For further information on the selection process, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.

Expected Timeline:

Advert close: 23:55hrs on 19th December 2023 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Shortlist: w/c Jan 3rd, 2024

Interviews: TBC In January 2024

Please note these dates could be subject to change.  

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.