Health Protection Epidemiologist - Public Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a permanent Health Protection Epidemiologist to join its Public Health Protection Unit. The role involves working within an interdisciplinary team, applying advanced epidemiology knowledge, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The department operates seven days a week with standard working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• High degree of applied field epidemiology knowledge required.
• Highly developed analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Apply advanced field epidemiology knowledge for public health.
• Analyze data rapidly and adapt to changes.
• Present data to a wider range of stakeholders.

Skills

Applied field epidemiology knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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.

Contact

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

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Public Health Protection Unit (PHPU) as a permanent Health Protection Epidemiologist. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health board in Scotland and provides a Public Health Protection Service to over 1.2 million people. The post holder will be based within the Public Health Protection Unit, 1st Floor, West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital Campus. 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 require to 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 be able 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 9 am to 5 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of an interdisciplinary team across a range of subjects.
• Apply advanced field epidemiology knowledge to support public health protection.
• Analyze data rapidly and adapt to a rapidly changing field of knowledge.
• Present data to a wider range of stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

• High degree of applied field epidemiology knowledge.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

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, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Application Requirements

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• Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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