Health Protection Epidemiologist - Public Health

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Glasgow is seeking a permanent Health Protection Epidemiologist to join their Public Health team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of applied epidemiology, excellent analytical skills, and effective communication abilities to present data to stakeholders. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High degree of applied/field epidemiology knowledge.
• Ability to marry theory and practice.
• Highly developed analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Present data to a wider range of stakeholders.

Skills

Applied/field epidemiology knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Informal contact: Iain Kennedy Acting Clinical Lead/PH Consultant, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Public Health Protection Unit (PHPU) as a permanent Health Protection Epidemiologist. The post holder will be based within the Public Health Protection Unit, 1st Floor, West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital Campus.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking to appoint a new permanent member of staff to our Public Health team. The postholder will work as a key member of our interdisciplinary team across a range of subjects. They must have a high degree of applied/field epidemiology knowledge and be able to marry theory and practice. Highly developed analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to deal with a rapidly changing field of knowledge. Excellent communication skills are needed to present data to a wider range of stakeholders.

The Public Health Department operates 7 days per week with this post working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

EEO Statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Application Instructions

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